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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.99, 22.50 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.99, 22.50 and 14.54 is: 21.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.99 : 22.50 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.99/22.50 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.99x = 22.50 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.99x = 327.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.04/14.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.82

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