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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.05, 21.08 and 6.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.05, 21.08 and 6.03 is: 9.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.05 : 21.08 = 6.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.05/21.08 = 6.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.05x = 21.08 × 6.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.05x = 127.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.11/14.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.05

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