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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.41, 21.61 and 5.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.41, 21.61 and 5.39 is: 8.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.41 : 21.61 = 5.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.41/21.61 = 5.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.41x = 21.61 × 5.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.41x = 116.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.52/14.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.09

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