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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.08, 22.66 and 13.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.08, 22.66 and 13.87 is: 20.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.08 : 22.66 = 13.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.08/22.66 = 13.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.08x = 22.66 × 13.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.08x = 314.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314.20/15.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.83

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