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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.51, 23.22 and 14.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.51, 23.22 and 14.31 is: 21.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.51 : 23.22 = 14.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.51/23.22 = 14.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.51x = 23.22 × 14.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.51x = 332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332.22/15.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.43

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