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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.77, 22.14 and 14.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.77, 22.14 and 14.04 is: 21.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.77 : 22.14 = 14.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.77/22.14 = 14.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.77x = 22.14 × 14.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.77x = 310.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.85/14.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.05

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