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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.95, 22.38 and 14.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.95, 22.38 and 14.61 is: 21.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.95 : 22.38 = 14.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.95/22.38 = 14.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.95x = 22.38 × 14.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.95x = 326.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.90/14.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.87

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