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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.40, 21.70 and 14.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.40, 21.70 and 14.06 is: 21.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.40 : 21.70 = 14.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.40/21.70 = 14.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.40x = 21.70 × 14.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.40x = 305.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305.10/14.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.19

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