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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.28, 23.05 and 14.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.28, 23.05 and 14.65 is: 22.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.28 : 23.05 = 14.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.28/23.05 = 14.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.28x = 23.05 × 14.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.28x = 337.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.68/15.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.10

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