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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.46, 21.65 and 9.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.46, 21.65 and 9.11 is: 13.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.46 : 21.65 = 9.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.46/21.65 = 9.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.46x = 21.65 × 9.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.46x = 197.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.08/14.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.63

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