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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.53, 21.80 and 3.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.53, 21.80 and 3.84 is: 5.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.53 : 21.80 = 3.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.53/21.80 = 3.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.53x = 21.80 × 3.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.53x = 83.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83.78/14.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.77

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