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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.18, 22.82 and 14.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.18, 22.82 and 14.19 is: 21.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.18 : 22.82 = 14.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.18/22.82 = 14.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.18x = 22.82 × 14.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.18x = 323.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323.74/15.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.33

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