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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.95, 22.15 and 14.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.95, 22.15 and 14.80 is: 21.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.95 : 22.15 = 14.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.95/22.15 = 14.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.95x = 22.15 × 14.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.95x = 327.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.82/14.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.93

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