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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.32, 21.50 and 8.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.32, 21.50 and 8.55 is: 12.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.32 : 21.50 = 8.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.32/21.50 = 8.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.32x = 21.50 × 8.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.32x = 183.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.83/14.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.84

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