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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.48, 21.68 and 7.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.48, 21.68 and 7.70 is: 11.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.48 : 21.68 = 7.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.48/21.68 = 7.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.48x = 21.68 × 7.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.48x = 166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.94/14.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.53

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