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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.55, 23.18 and 14.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.55, 23.18 and 14.97 is: 22.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.55 : 23.18 = 14.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.55/23.18 = 14.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.55x = 23.18 × 14.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.55x = 347.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.00/15.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.32

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