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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.55, 21.75 and 14.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.55, 21.75 and 14.19 is: 21.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.55 : 21.75 = 14.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.55/21.75 = 14.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.55x = 21.75 × 14.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.55x = 308.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308.63/14.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.21

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