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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.38, 32.01 and 14.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.38, 32.01 and 14.94 is: 22.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.38 : 32.01 = 14.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.38/32.01 = 14.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.38x = 32.01 × 14.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.38x = 478.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478.23/21.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.37

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