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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.68, 21.88 and 14.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.68, 21.88 and 14.04 is: 20.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.68 : 21.88 = 14.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.68/21.88 = 14.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.68x = 21.88 × 14.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.68x = 307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307.20/14.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.93

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