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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.39, 22.93 and 14.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.39, 22.93 and 14.85 is: 22.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.39 : 22.93 = 14.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.39/22.93 = 14.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.39x = 22.93 × 14.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.39x = 340.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340.51/15.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.13

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