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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.21, 22.70 and 14.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.21, 22.70 and 14.31 is: 21.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.21 : 22.70 = 14.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.21/22.70 = 14.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.21x = 22.70 × 14.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.21x = 324.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.84/15.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.36

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