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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.42, 17.14 and 6.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.42, 17.14 and 6.08 is: 9.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.42 : 17.14 = 6.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.42/17.14 = 6.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.42x = 17.14 × 6.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.42x = 104.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.21/11.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.13

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