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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.21, 21.32 and 6.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.21, 21.32 and 6.61 is: 9.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.21 : 21.32 = 6.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.21/21.32 = 6.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.21x = 21.32 × 6.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.21x = 140.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.93/14.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.92

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