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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.44, 21.65 and 7.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.44, 21.65 and 7.22 is: 10.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.44 : 21.65 = 7.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.44/21.65 = 7.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.44x = 21.65 × 7.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.44x = 156.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.31/14.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.83

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