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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.99, 32.91 and 14.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.99, 32.91 and 14.39 is: 21.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.99 : 32.91 = 14.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.99/32.91 = 14.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.99x = 32.91 × 14.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.99x = 473.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.57/21.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.54

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