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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.50, 21.74 and 8.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.50, 21.74 and 8.07 is: 12.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.50 : 21.74 = 8.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.50/21.74 = 8.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.50x = 21.74 × 8.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.50x = 175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.40/14.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.10

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