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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.99, 22.34 and 14.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.99, 22.34 and 14.31 is: 21.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.99 : 22.34 = 14.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.99/22.34 = 14.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.99x = 22.34 × 14.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.99x = 319.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319.61/14.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.33

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