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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.08, 21.12 and 3.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.08, 21.12 and 3.93 is: 5.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.08 : 21.12 = 3.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.08/21.12 = 3.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.08x = 21.12 × 3.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.08x = 83.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83.10/14.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.90

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