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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.87, 22.22 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.87, 22.22 and 14.54 is: 21.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.87 : 22.22 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.87/22.22 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.87x = 22.22 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.87x = 322.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322.90/14.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.72

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