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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.68, 21.92 and 14.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.68, 21.92 and 14.32 is: 21.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.68 : 21.92 = 14.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.68/21.92 = 14.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.68x = 21.92 × 14.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.68x = 313.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313.89/14.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.38

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