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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.14, 12.21 and 3.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.14, 12.21 and 3.62 is: 5.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.14 : 12.21 = 3.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.14/12.21 = 3.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.14x = 12.21 × 3.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.14x = 44.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.18/8.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.43

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