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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.08, 21.15 and 10.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.08, 21.15 and 10.71 is: 16.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.08 : 21.15 = 10.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.08/21.15 = 10.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.08x = 21.15 × 10.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.08x = 226.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.52/14.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.09

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