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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.14, 22.72 and 9.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.14, 22.72 and 9.42 is: 14.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.14 : 22.72 = 9.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.14/22.72 = 9.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.14x = 22.72 × 9.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.14x = 214.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.12/15.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.15

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