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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.53, 21.86 and 14.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.53, 21.86 and 14.35 is: 21.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.53 : 21.86 = 14.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.53/21.86 = 14.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.53x = 21.86 × 14.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.53x = 313.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313.69/14.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.59

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