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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.69, 21.51 and 14.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.69, 21.51 and 14.46 is: 19.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.69 : 21.51 = 14.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.69/21.51 = 14.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.69x = 21.51 × 14.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.69x = 311.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311.03/15.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.82

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