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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.90, 22.32 and 10.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.90, 22.32 and 10.08 is: 15.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.90 : 22.32 = 10.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.90/22.32 = 10.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.90x = 22.32 × 10.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.90x = 224.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224.99/14.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.10

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