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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.29, 22.80 and 14.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.29, 22.80 and 14.86 is: 22.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.29 : 22.80 = 14.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.29/22.80 = 14.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.29x = 22.80 × 14.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.29x = 338.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.81/15.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.16

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