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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.22, 22.78 and 14.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.22, 22.78 and 14.42 is: 21.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.22 : 22.78 = 14.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.22/22.78 = 14.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.22x = 22.78 × 14.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.22x = 328.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328.37/15.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.58

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