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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.47, 21.68 and 14.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.47, 21.68 and 14.15 is: 21.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.47 : 21.68 = 14.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.47/21.68 = 14.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.47x = 21.68 × 14.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.47x = 306.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306.77/14.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.20

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