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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.01, 22.63 and 14.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.01, 22.63 and 14.74 is: 22.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.01 : 22.63 = 14.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.01/22.63 = 14.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.01x = 22.63 × 14.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.01x = 333.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.57/15.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.22

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