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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.39, 21.59 and 6.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.39, 21.59 and 6.38 is: 9.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.39 : 21.59 = 6.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.39/21.59 = 6.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.39x = 21.59 × 6.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.39x = 137.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.60/14.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.57

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