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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.15, 22.60 and 14.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.15, 22.60 and 14.51 is: 21.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.15 : 22.60 = 14.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.15/22.60 = 14.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.15x = 22.60 × 14.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.15x = 327.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.93/15.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.65

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