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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.08, 22.43 and 14.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.08, 22.43 and 14.23 is: 21.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.08 : 22.43 = 14.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.08/22.43 = 14.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.08x = 22.43 × 14.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.08x = 319.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319.18/15.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.17

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