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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.49, 21.69 and 8.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.49, 21.69 and 8.49 is: 12.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.49 : 21.69 = 8.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.49/21.69 = 8.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.49x = 21.69 × 8.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.49x = 184.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.15/14.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.71

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