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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.02, 22.50 and 14.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.02, 22.50 and 14.27 is: 21.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.02 : 22.50 = 14.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.02/22.50 = 14.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.02x = 22.50 × 14.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.02x = 321.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.13/15.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.39

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