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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.52, 21.81 and 6.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.52, 21.81 and 6.51 is: 9.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.52 : 21.81 = 6.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.52/21.81 = 6.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.52x = 21.81 × 6.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.52x = 141.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.98/14.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.78

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