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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.14, 9.21 and 3.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.14, 9.21 and 3.14 is: 4.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.14 : 9.21 = 3.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.14/9.21 = 3.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.14x = 9.21 × 3.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.14x = 28.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.87/6.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.71

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