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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.14, 22.68 and 14.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.14, 22.68 and 14.15 is: 21.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.14 : 22.68 = 14.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.14/22.68 = 14.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.14x = 22.68 × 14.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.14x = 320.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.92/15.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.20

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