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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.54, 21.82 and 6.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.54, 21.82 and 6.54 is: 9.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.54 : 21.82 = 6.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.54/21.82 = 6.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.54x = 21.82 × 6.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.54x = 142.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.70/14.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.81

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