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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.21, 13.83 and 4.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.21, 13.83 and 4.14 is: 6.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.21 : 13.83 = 4.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.21/13.83 = 4.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.21x = 13.83 × 4.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.21x = 57.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.26/9.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.22

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