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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.20, 22.62 and 14.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.20, 22.62 and 14.90 is: 22.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.20 : 22.62 = 14.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.20/22.62 = 14.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.20x = 22.62 × 14.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.20x = 336.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.92/15.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.17

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