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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.55, 21.79 and 9.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.55, 21.79 and 9.19 is: 13.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.55 : 21.79 = 9.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.55/21.79 = 9.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.55x = 21.79 × 9.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.55x = 200.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.20/14.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.76

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