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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.39, 21.58 and 4.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.39, 21.58 and 4.24 is: 6.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.39 : 21.58 = 4.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.39/21.58 = 4.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.39x = 21.58 × 4.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.39x = 91.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.56/14.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.37

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