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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.28, 23.03 and 14.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.28, 23.03 and 14.67 is: 22.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.28 : 23.03 = 14.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.28/23.03 = 14.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.28x = 23.03 × 14.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.28x = 337.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.78/15.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.11

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