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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.08, 22.62 and 9.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.08, 22.62 and 9.41 is: 14.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.08 : 22.62 = 9.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.08/22.62 = 9.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.08x = 22.62 × 9.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.08x = 212.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.85/15.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.12

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