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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.22, 20.96 and 14.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.22, 20.96 and 14.14 is: 19.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.22 : 20.96 = 14.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.22/20.96 = 14.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.22x = 20.96 × 14.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.22x = 296.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296.27/15.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.47

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