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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.09, 21.11 and 6.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.09, 21.11 and 6.47 is: 9.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.09 : 21.11 = 6.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.09/21.11 = 6.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.09x = 21.11 × 6.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.09x = 136.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136.54/14.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.69

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