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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.04, 21.02 and 11.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.04, 21.02 and 11.88 is: 17.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.04 : 21.02 = 11.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.04/21.02 = 11.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.04x = 21.02 × 11.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.04x = 249.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249.66/14.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.78

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