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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.22, 21.33 and 4.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.22, 21.33 and 4.07 is: 6.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.22 : 21.33 = 4.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.22/21.33 = 4.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.22x = 21.33 × 4.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.22x = 86.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.88/14.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.11

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