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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.20, 22.82 and 14.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.20, 22.82 and 14.32 is: 21.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.20 : 22.82 = 14.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.20/22.82 = 14.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.20x = 22.82 × 14.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.20x = 326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.78/15.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.50

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