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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.11, 22.76 and 14.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.11, 22.76 and 14.15 is: 21.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.11 : 22.76 = 14.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.11/22.76 = 14.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.11x = 22.76 × 14.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.11x = 321.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.87/15.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.31

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