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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.21, 21.34 and 9.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.21, 21.34 and 9.17 is: 13.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.21 : 21.34 = 9.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.21/21.34 = 9.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.21x = 21.34 × 9.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.21x = 195.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.69/14.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.77

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