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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.62, 21.94 and 5.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.62, 21.94 and 5.12 is: 7.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.62 : 21.94 = 5.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.62/21.94 = 5.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.62x = 21.94 × 5.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.62x = 112.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.33/14.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.68

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