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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.98, 22.01 and 14.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.98, 22.01 and 14.97 is: 20.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.98 : 22.01 = 14.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.98/22.01 = 14.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.98x = 22.01 × 14.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.98x = 329.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329.42/15.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.62

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