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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14, 21 and 9.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14, 21 and 9.26 is: 13.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14 : 21 = 9.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14/21 = 9.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14x = 21 × 9.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14x = 194.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.46/14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.89

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