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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.17, 21.27 and 6.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.17, 21.27 and 6.16 is: 9.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.17 : 21.27 = 6.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.17/21.27 = 6.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.17x = 21.27 × 6.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.17x = 130.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.95/14.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.24

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