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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.17, 22.82 and 14.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.17, 22.82 and 14.36 is: 21.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.17 : 22.82 = 14.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.17/22.82 = 14.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.17x = 22.82 × 14.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.17x = 327.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.51/15.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.60

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