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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.07, 22.64 and 14.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.07, 22.64 and 14.11 is: 21.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.07 : 22.64 = 14.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.07/22.64 = 14.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.07x = 22.64 × 14.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.07x = 319.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319.45/15.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.20

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