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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.44, 21.68 and 14.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.44, 21.68 and 14.24 is: 21.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.44 : 21.68 = 14.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.44/21.68 = 14.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.44x = 21.68 × 14.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.44x = 308.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308.72/14.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.38

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