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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.03, 21.15 and 11.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.03, 21.15 and 11.80 is: 17.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.03 : 21.15 = 11.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.03/21.15 = 11.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.03x = 21.15 × 11.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.03x = 249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249.57/14.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.79

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