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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.22, 21.24 and 14.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.22, 21.24 and 14.15 is: 21.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.22 : 21.24 = 14.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.22/21.24 = 14.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.22x = 21.24 × 14.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.22x = 300.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.44/14.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.13

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