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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.42, 21.62 and 9.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.42, 21.62 and 9.08 is: 13.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.42 : 21.62 = 9.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.42/21.62 = 9.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.42x = 21.62 × 9.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.42x = 196.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.31/14.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.61

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