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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.56, 21.81 and 6.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.56, 21.81 and 6.54 is: 9.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.56 : 21.81 = 6.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.56/21.81 = 6.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.56x = 21.81 × 6.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.56x = 142.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.64/14.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.80

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