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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.14, 22.62 and 13.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.14, 22.62 and 13.72 is: 20.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.14 : 22.62 = 13.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.14/22.62 = 13.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.14x = 22.62 × 13.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.14x = 310.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.35/15.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.50

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