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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.41, 21.72 and 14.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.41, 21.72 and 14.27 is: 21.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.41 : 21.72 = 14.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.41/21.72 = 14.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.41x = 21.72 × 14.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.41x = 309.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309.94/14.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.51

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