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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.45, 21.67 and 14.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.45, 21.67 and 14.04 is: 21.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.45 : 21.67 = 14.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.45/21.67 = 14.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.45x = 21.67 × 14.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.45x = 304.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304.25/14.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.06

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