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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.93, 22.52 and 14.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.93, 22.52 and 14.91 is: 22.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.93 : 22.52 = 14.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.93/22.52 = 14.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.93x = 22.52 × 14.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.93x = 335.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335.77/14.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.49

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