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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.34, 23.08 and 14.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.34, 23.08 and 14.63 is: 22.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.34 : 23.08 = 14.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.34/23.08 = 14.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.34x = 23.08 × 14.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.34x = 337.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.66/15.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.01

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