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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.83, 30.12 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.83, 30.12 and 14.54 is: 20.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.83 : 30.12 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.83/30.12 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.83x = 30.12 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.83x = 437.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.94/21.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.06

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