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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.50, 21.76 and 7.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.50, 21.76 and 7.28 is: 10.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.50 : 21.76 = 7.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.50/21.76 = 7.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.50x = 21.76 × 7.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.50x = 158.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158.41/14.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.93

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