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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.77, 30.04 and 14.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.77, 30.04 and 14.89 is: 20.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.77 : 30.04 = 14.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.77/30.04 = 14.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.77x = 30.04 × 14.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.77x = 447.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447.07/21.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.54

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