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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.14, 21.22 and 6.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.14, 21.22 and 6.13 is: 9.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.14 : 21.22 = 6.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.14/21.22 = 6.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.14x = 21.22 × 6.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.14x = 129.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.94/14.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.19

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