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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.89, 30.17 and 14.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.89, 30.17 and 14.99 is: 20.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.89 : 30.17 = 14.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.89/30.17 = 14.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.89x = 30.17 × 14.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.89x = 452.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452.02/21.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.65

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