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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.57, 21.86 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.57, 21.86 and 6 is: 9.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.57 : 21.86 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.57/21.86 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.57x = 21.86 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.57x = 131.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.13/14.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.00

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