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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.06, 22.47 and 14.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.06, 22.47 and 14.80 is: 22.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.06 : 22.47 = 14.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.06/22.47 = 14.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.06x = 22.47 × 14.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.06x = 332.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332.56/15.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.08

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