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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.49, 21.74 and 5.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.49, 21.74 and 5.92 is: 8.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.49 : 21.74 = 5.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.49/21.74 = 5.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.49x = 21.74 × 5.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.49x = 128.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.78/14.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.88

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