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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.41, 22.97 and 14.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.41, 22.97 and 14.83 is: 22.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.41 : 22.97 = 14.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.41/22.97 = 14.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.41x = 22.97 × 14.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.41x = 340.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340.62/15.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.10

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