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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.22, 21.01 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.22, 21.01 and 13.86 is: 19.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.22 : 21.01 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.22/21.01 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.22x = 21.01 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.22x = 291.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.20/15.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.13

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