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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.69, 21.95 and 14.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.69, 21.95 and 14.37 is: 21.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.69 : 21.95 = 14.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.69/21.95 = 14.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.69x = 21.95 × 14.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.69x = 315.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315.42/14.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.47

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