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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.83, 22.10 and 14.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.83, 22.10 and 14.53 is: 21.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.83 : 22.10 = 14.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.83/22.10 = 14.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.83x = 22.10 × 14.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.83x = 321.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.11/14.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.65

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