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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.62, 21.64 and 14.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.62, 21.64 and 14.99 is: 20.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.62 : 21.64 = 14.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.62/21.64 = 14.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.62x = 21.64 × 14.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.62x = 324.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.31/15.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.77

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