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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.01, 20.94 and 11.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.01, 20.94 and 11.01 is: 16.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.01 : 20.94 = 11.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.01/20.94 = 11.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.01x = 20.94 × 11.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.01x = 230.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.55/14.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.46

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