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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.81, 30.08 and 14.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.81, 30.08 and 14.53 is: 20.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.81 : 30.08 = 14.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.81/30.08 = 14.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.81x = 30.08 × 14.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.81x = 437.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.06/21.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.04

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