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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.14, 22.76 and 13.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.14, 22.76 and 13.66 is: 20.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.14 : 22.76 = 13.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.14/22.76 = 13.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.14x = 22.76 × 13.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.14x = 310.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.90/15.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.54

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