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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.38, 21.58 and 7.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.38, 21.58 and 7.26 is: 10.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.38 : 21.58 = 7.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.38/21.58 = 7.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.38x = 21.58 × 7.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.38x = 156.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.67/14.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.90

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