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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.42, 22.97 and 14.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.42, 22.97 and 14.68 is: 21.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.42 : 22.97 = 14.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.42/22.97 = 14.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.42x = 22.97 × 14.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.42x = 337.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.20/15.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.87

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