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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.92, 21.98 and 14.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.92, 21.98 and 14.92 is: 20.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.92 : 21.98 = 14.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.92/21.98 = 14.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.92x = 21.98 × 14.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.92x = 327.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.94/15.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.60

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