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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.85, 32.69 and 14.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.85, 32.69 and 14.50 is: 21.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.85 : 32.69 = 14.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.85/32.69 = 14.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.85x = 32.69 × 14.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.85x = 473.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.85/21.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.69

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