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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.73, 30.02 and 14.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.73, 30.02 and 14.85 is: 20.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.73 : 30.02 = 14.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.73/30.02 = 14.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.73x = 30.02 × 14.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.73x = 445.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445.57/21.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.50

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