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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.56, 21.81 and 7.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.56, 21.81 and 7.80 is: 11.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.56 : 21.81 = 7.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.56/21.81 = 7.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.56x = 21.81 × 7.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.56x = 170.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.09/14.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.68

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