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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.24, 21.35 and 9.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.24, 21.35 and 9.18 is: 13.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.24 : 21.35 = 9.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.24/21.35 = 9.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.24x = 21.35 × 9.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.24x = 196.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.02/14.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.76

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