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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.51, 21.58 and 14.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.51, 21.58 and 14.06 is: 20.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.51 : 21.58 = 14.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.51/21.58 = 14.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.51x = 21.58 × 14.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.51x = 303.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.41/14.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.91

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