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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.50, 21.75 and 3.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.50, 21.75 and 3.81 is: 5.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.50 : 21.75 = 3.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.50/21.75 = 3.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.50x = 21.75 × 3.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.50x = 82.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.92/14.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.72

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