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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.77, 34.14 and 15.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.77, 34.14 and 15.14 is: 22.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.77 : 34.14 = 15.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.77/34.14 = 15.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.77x = 34.14 × 15.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.77x = 516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516.88/22.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.70

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