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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.61, 22.02 and 14.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.61, 22.02 and 14.55 is: 21.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.61 : 22.02 = 14.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.61/22.02 = 14.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.61x = 22.02 × 14.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.61x = 320.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.39/14.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.93

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