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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.43, 21.64 and 5.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.43, 21.64 and 5.41 is: 8.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.43 : 21.64 = 5.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.43/21.64 = 5.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.43x = 21.64 × 5.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.43x = 116.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.96/14.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.11

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