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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.42, 21.63 and 6.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.42, 21.63 and 6.81 is: 10.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.42 : 21.63 = 6.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.42/21.63 = 6.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.42x = 21.63 × 6.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.42x = 147.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.16/14.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.21

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