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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.03, 21.04 and 11.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.03, 21.04 and 11.60 is: 17.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.03 : 21.04 = 11.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.03/21.04 = 11.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.03x = 21.04 × 11.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.03x = 243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243.90/14.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.39

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