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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.72, 21.95 and 14.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.72, 21.95 and 14.05 is: 20.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.72 : 21.95 = 14.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.72/21.95 = 14.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.72x = 21.95 × 14.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.72x = 308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308.38/14.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.95

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