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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.83, 21.97 and 14.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.83, 21.97 and 14.79 is: 21.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.83 : 21.97 = 14.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.83/21.97 = 14.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.83x = 21.97 × 14.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.83x = 324.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.94/14.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.91

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