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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.03, 22.65 and 14.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.03, 22.65 and 14.34 is: 21.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.03 : 22.65 = 14.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.03/22.65 = 14.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.03x = 22.65 × 14.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.03x = 324.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.80/15.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.61

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