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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.86, 30.14 and 14.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.86, 30.14 and 14.48 is: 19.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.86 : 30.14 = 14.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.86/30.14 = 14.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.86x = 30.14 × 14.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.86x = 436.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.43/21.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.96

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