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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.02, 22.41 and 14.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.02, 22.41 and 14.21 is: 21.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.02 : 22.41 = 14.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.02/22.41 = 14.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.02x = 22.41 × 14.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.02x = 318.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.38/15.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.20

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