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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.45, 21.66 and 5.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.45, 21.66 and 5.43 is: 8.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.45 : 21.66 = 5.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.45/21.66 = 5.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.45x = 21.66 × 5.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.45x = 117.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.61/14.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.14

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