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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.40, 23.15 and 14.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.40, 23.15 and 14.95 is: 22.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.40 : 23.15 = 14.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.40/23.15 = 14.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.40x = 23.15 × 14.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.40x = 346.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.09/15.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.47

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