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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.56, 21.85 and 7.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.56, 21.85 and 7.44 is: 11.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.56 : 21.85 = 7.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.56/21.85 = 7.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.56x = 21.85 × 7.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.56x = 162.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.56/14.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.17

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