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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.65, 21.96 and 7.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.65, 21.96 and 7.89 is: 11.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.65 : 21.96 = 7.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.65/21.96 = 7.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.65x = 21.96 × 7.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.65x = 173.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173.26/14.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.83

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