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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.04, 21.03 and 6.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.04, 21.03 and 6.42 is: 9.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.04 : 21.03 = 6.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.04/21.03 = 6.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.04x = 21.03 × 6.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.04x = 135.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135.01/14.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.62

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