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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.54, 21.65 and 14.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.54, 21.65 and 14.00 is: 20.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.54 : 21.65 = 14.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.54/21.65 = 14.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.54x = 21.65 × 14.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.54x = 302.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.92/14.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.84

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