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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.19, 22.90 and 14.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.19, 22.90 and 14.21 is: 21.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.19 : 22.90 = 14.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.19/22.90 = 14.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.19x = 22.90 × 14.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.19x = 325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325.44/15.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.42

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