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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.28, 21.05 and 14.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.28, 21.05 and 14.31 is: 19.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.28 : 21.05 = 14.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.28/21.05 = 14.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.28x = 21.05 × 14.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.28x = 301.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.26/15.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.72

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