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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.95, 22.01 and 14.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.95, 22.01 and 14.41 is: 19.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.95 : 22.01 = 14.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.95/22.01 = 14.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.95x = 22.01 × 14.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.95x = 317.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.04/15.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.87

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