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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.10, 21.15 and 3.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.10, 21.15 and 3.41 is: 5.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.10 : 21.15 = 3.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.10/21.15 = 3.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.10x = 21.15 × 3.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.10x = 72.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.11/14.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.12

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