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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.95, 22.28 and 14.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.95, 22.28 and 14.64 is: 21.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.95 : 22.28 = 14.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.95/22.28 = 14.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.95x = 22.28 × 14.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.95x = 326.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.18/14.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.82

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