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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.45, 21.69 and 7.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.45, 21.69 and 7.23 is: 10.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.45 : 21.69 = 7.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.45/21.69 = 7.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.45x = 21.69 × 7.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.45x = 156.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.78/14.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.85

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