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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.66, 21.54 and 14.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.66, 21.54 and 14.94 is: 20.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.66 : 21.54 = 14.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.66/21.54 = 14.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.66x = 21.54 × 14.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.66x = 321.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.81/15.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.55

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