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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.89, 30.22 and 14.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.89, 30.22 and 14.02 is: 19.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.89 : 30.22 = 14.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.89/30.22 = 14.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.89x = 30.22 × 14.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.89x = 423.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423.68/21.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.36

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