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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.10, 22.77 and 14.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.10, 22.77 and 14.97 is: 22.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.10 : 22.77 = 14.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.10/22.77 = 14.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.10x = 22.77 × 14.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.10x = 340.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340.87/15.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.57

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