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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.28, 22.96 and 14.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.28, 22.96 and 14.96 is: 22.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.28 : 22.96 = 14.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.28/22.96 = 14.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.28x = 22.96 × 14.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.28x = 343.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343.42/15.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.47

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