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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.08, 20.96 and 14.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.08, 20.96 and 14.03 is: 20.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.08 : 20.96 = 14.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.08/20.96 = 14.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.08x = 20.96 × 14.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.08x = 294.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294.07/14.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.89

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