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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.88, 30.21 and 14.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.88, 30.21 and 14.62 is: 20.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.88 : 30.21 = 14.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.88/30.21 = 14.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.88x = 30.21 × 14.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.88x = 441.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441.67/21.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.19

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