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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.59, 21.90 and 14.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.59, 21.90 and 14.15 is: 21.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.59 : 21.90 = 14.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.59/21.90 = 14.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.59x = 21.90 × 14.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.59x = 309.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309.99/14.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.25

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