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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.95, 22.44 and 14.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.95, 22.44 and 14.77 is: 22.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.95 : 22.44 = 14.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.95/22.44 = 14.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.95x = 22.44 × 14.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.95x = 331.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331.44/14.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.17

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