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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.52, 21.89 and 14.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.52, 21.89 and 14.05 is: 21.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.52 : 21.89 = 14.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.52/21.89 = 14.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.52x = 21.89 × 14.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.52x = 307.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307.55/14.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.18

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