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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.40, 22.98 and 14.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.40, 22.98 and 14.74 is: 22.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.40 : 22.98 = 14.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.40/22.98 = 14.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.40x = 22.98 × 14.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.40x = 338.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.73/15.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.00

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