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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.60, 21.54 and 14.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.60, 21.54 and 14.64 is: 20.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.60 : 21.54 = 14.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.60/21.54 = 14.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.60x = 21.54 × 14.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.60x = 315.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315.35/15.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.21

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