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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.73, 21.95 and 14.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.73, 21.95 and 14.24 is: 21.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.73 : 21.95 = 14.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.73/21.95 = 14.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.73x = 21.95 × 14.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.73x = 312.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312.55/14.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.22

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