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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.64, 21.83 and 14.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.64, 21.83 and 14.58 is: 21.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.64 : 21.83 = 14.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.64/21.83 = 14.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.64x = 21.83 × 14.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.64x = 318.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.21/14.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.74

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