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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.10, 21.13 and 6.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.10, 21.13 and 6.49 is: 9.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.10 : 21.13 = 6.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.10/21.13 = 6.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.10x = 21.13 × 6.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.10x = 137.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.13/14.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.73

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