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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.18, 22.88 and 14.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.18, 22.88 and 14.20 is: 21.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.18 : 22.88 = 14.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.18/22.88 = 14.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.18x = 22.88 × 14.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.18x = 324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.90/15.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.40

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