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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.50, 21.74 and 5.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.50, 21.74 and 5.94 is: 8.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.50 : 21.74 = 5.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.50/21.74 = 5.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.50x = 21.74 × 5.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.50x = 129.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.02/14.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.90

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