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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.59, 21.88 and 6.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.59, 21.88 and 6.98 is: 10.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.59 : 21.88 = 6.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.59/21.88 = 6.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.59x = 21.88 × 6.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.59x = 152.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.72/14.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.47

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