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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.28, 22.80 and 14.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.28, 22.80 and 14.42 is: 21.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.28 : 22.80 = 14.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.28/22.80 = 14.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.28x = 22.80 × 14.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.28x = 328.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328.78/15.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.52

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