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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.45, 23.20 and 14.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.45, 23.20 and 14.66 is: 22.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.45 : 23.20 = 14.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.45/23.20 = 14.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.45x = 23.20 × 14.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.45x = 340.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340.05/15.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.01

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