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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.00, 22.37 and 13.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.00, 22.37 and 13.90 is: 20.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.00 : 22.37 = 13.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.00/22.37 = 13.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.00x = 22.37 × 13.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.00x = 310.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.81/15.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.72

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