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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.92, 30.22 and 14.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.92, 30.22 and 14.15 is: 19.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.92 : 30.22 = 14.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.92/30.22 = 14.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.92x = 30.22 × 14.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.92x = 427.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.73/21.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.51

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