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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.01, 22.36 and 14.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.01, 22.36 and 14.89 is: 22.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.01 : 22.36 = 14.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.01/22.36 = 14.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.01x = 22.36 × 14.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.01x = 332.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332.94/15.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.18

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