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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.70, 23.55 and 14.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.70, 23.55 and 14.95 is: 22.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.70 : 23.55 = 14.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.70/23.55 = 14.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.70x = 23.55 × 14.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.70x = 352.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.07/15.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.43

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