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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.98, 30.33 and 14.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.98, 30.33 and 14.90 is: 20.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.98 : 30.33 = 14.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.98/30.33 = 14.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.98x = 30.33 × 14.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.98x = 451.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451.77/21.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.56

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