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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.98, 22.01 and 14.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.98, 22.01 and 14.36 is: 19.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.98 : 22.01 = 14.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.98/22.01 = 14.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.98x = 22.01 × 14.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.98x = 315.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315.88/15.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.77

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