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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.01, 20.96 and 11.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.01, 20.96 and 11.75 is: 17.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.01 : 20.96 = 11.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.01/20.96 = 11.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.01x = 20.96 × 11.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.01x = 246.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.16/14.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.58

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