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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14, 21.09 and 11.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14, 21.09 and 11.52 is: 17.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14 : 21.09 = 11.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14/21.09 = 11.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14x = 21.09 × 11.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14x = 242.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.96/14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.35

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