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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.53, 21.77 and 9.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.53, 21.77 and 9.10 is: 13.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.53 : 21.77 = 9.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.53/21.77 = 9.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.53x = 21.77 × 9.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.53x = 198.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198.00/14.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.63

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