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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.02, 22.54 and 14.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.02, 22.54 and 14.16 is: 21.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.02 : 22.54 = 14.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.02/22.54 = 14.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.02x = 22.54 × 14.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.02x = 319.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319.17/15.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.25

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