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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.94, 32.86 and 14.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.94, 32.86 and 14.34 is: 21.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.94 : 32.86 = 14.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.94/32.86 = 14.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.94x = 32.86 × 14.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.94x = 471.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471.21/21.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.48

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