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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.66, 21.98 and 4.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.66, 21.98 and 4.51 is: 6.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.66 : 21.98 = 4.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.66/21.98 = 4.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.66x = 21.98 × 4.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.66x = 99.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.10/14.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.76

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