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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.86, 22.03 and 14.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.86, 22.03 and 14.65 is: 21.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.86 : 22.03 = 14.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.86/22.03 = 14.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.86x = 22.03 × 14.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.86x = 322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322.74/14.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.72

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