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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.94, 30.30 and 14.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.94, 30.30 and 14.66 is: 20.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.94 : 30.30 = 14.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.94/30.30 = 14.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.94x = 30.30 × 14.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.94x = 444.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444.20/21.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.25

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