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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.61, 21.49 and 14.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.61, 21.49 and 14.94 is: 20.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.61 : 21.49 = 14.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.61/21.49 = 14.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.61x = 21.49 × 14.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.61x = 321.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.06/15.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.57

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