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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.14, 22.72 and 14.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.14, 22.72 and 14.03 is: 21.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.14 : 22.72 = 14.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.14/22.72 = 14.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.14x = 22.72 × 14.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.14x = 318.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.76/15.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.05

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