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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.56, 21.83 and 4.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.56, 21.83 and 4.41 is: 6.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.56 : 21.83 = 4.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.56/21.83 = 4.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.56x = 21.83 × 4.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.56x = 96.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.28/14.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.61

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