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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.21, 21.32 and 6.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.21, 21.32 and 6.20 is: 9.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.21 : 21.32 = 6.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.21/21.32 = 6.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.21x = 21.32 × 6.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.21x = 132.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.05/14.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.30

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