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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.06, 22.56 and 14.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.06, 22.56 and 14.83 is: 22.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.06 : 22.56 = 14.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.06/22.56 = 14.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.06x = 22.56 × 14.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.06x = 334.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.56/15.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.22

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