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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.62, 23.36 and 14.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.62, 23.36 and 14.85 is: 22.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.62 : 23.36 = 14.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.62/23.36 = 14.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.62x = 23.36 × 14.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.62x = 346.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.82/15.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.21

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