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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.32, 23.09 and 14.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.32, 23.09 and 14.95 is: 22.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.32 : 23.09 = 14.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.32/23.09 = 14.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.32x = 23.09 × 14.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.32x = 345.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345.15/15.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.53

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