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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.70, 21.77 and 14.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.70, 21.77 and 14.70 is: 21.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.70 : 21.77 = 14.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.70/21.77 = 14.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.70x = 21.77 × 14.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.70x = 320.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.02/14.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.77

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