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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.95, 22.39 and 7.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.95, 22.39 and 7.71 is: 11.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.95 : 22.39 = 7.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.95/22.39 = 7.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.95x = 22.39 × 7.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.95x = 172.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.63/14.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.55

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