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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.23, 22.72 and 14.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.23, 22.72 and 14.56 is: 21.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.23 : 22.72 = 14.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.23/22.72 = 14.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.23x = 22.72 × 14.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.23x = 330.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330.89/15.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.72

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