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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.28, 22.89 and 14.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.28, 22.89 and 14.29 is: 21.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.28 : 22.89 = 14.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.28/22.89 = 14.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.28x = 22.89 × 14.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.28x = 327.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.10/15.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.41

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