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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.72, 22.10 and 14.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.72, 22.10 and 14.40 is: 21.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.72 : 22.10 = 14.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.72/22.10 = 14.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.72x = 22.10 × 14.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.72x = 318.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.17/14.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.62

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