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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.82, 22.03 and 14.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.82, 22.03 and 14.21 is: 21.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.82 : 22.03 = 14.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.82/22.03 = 14.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.82x = 22.03 × 14.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.82x = 313.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313.04/14.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.13

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