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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.05, 20.97 and 11.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.05, 20.97 and 11.89 is: 17.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.05 : 20.97 = 11.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.05/20.97 = 11.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.05x = 20.97 × 11.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.05x = 249.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249.34/14.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.75

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