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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.95, 22.27 and 14.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.95, 22.27 and 14.55 is: 21.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.95 : 22.27 = 14.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.95/22.27 = 14.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.95x = 22.27 × 14.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.95x = 324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.06/14.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.67

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