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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.25, 31.89 and 14.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.25, 31.89 and 14.14 is: 21.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.25 : 31.89 = 14.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.25/31.89 = 14.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.25x = 31.89 × 14.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.25x = 450.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450.92/21.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.22

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