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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.13, 22.79 and 14.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.13, 22.79 and 14.65 is: 22.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.13 : 22.79 = 14.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.13/22.79 = 14.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.13x = 22.79 × 14.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.13x = 333.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.87/15.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.07

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