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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.48, 21.84 and 14.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.48, 21.84 and 14.48 is: 21.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.48 : 21.84 = 14.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.48/21.84 = 14.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.48x = 21.84 × 14.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.48x = 316.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.24/14.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.84

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