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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.25, 22.75 and 14.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.25, 22.75 and 14.27 is: 21.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.25 : 22.75 = 14.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.25/22.75 = 14.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.25x = 22.75 × 14.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.25x = 324.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.46/15.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.28

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