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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.62, 21.91 and 6.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.62, 21.91 and 6.59 is: 9.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.62 : 21.91 = 6.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.62/21.91 = 6.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.62x = 21.91 × 6.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.62x = 144.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144.39/14.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.88

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