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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.92, 30.24 and 14.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.92, 30.24 and 14.64 is: 20.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.92 : 30.24 = 14.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.92/30.24 = 14.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.92x = 30.24 × 14.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.92x = 442.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442.71/21.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.20

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