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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.42, 21.58 and 9.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.42, 21.58 and 9.34 is: 13.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.42 : 21.58 = 9.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.42/21.58 = 9.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.42x = 21.58 × 9.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.42x = 201.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.56/14.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.98

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