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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.13, 22.71 and 14.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.13, 22.71 and 14.17 is: 21.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.13 : 22.71 = 14.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.13/22.71 = 14.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.13x = 22.71 × 14.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.13x = 321.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.80/15.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.27

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