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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.33, 21.48 and 5.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.33, 21.48 and 5.77 is: 8.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.33 : 21.48 = 5.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.33/21.48 = 5.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.33x = 21.48 × 5.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.33x = 123.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.89/14.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.65

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