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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.02, 21.11 and 11.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.02, 21.11 and 11.34 is: 17.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.02 : 21.11 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.02/21.11 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.02x = 21.11 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.02x = 239.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.39/14.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.07

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