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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.08, 21.16 and 8.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.08, 21.16 and 8.76 is: 13.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.08 : 21.16 = 8.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.08/21.16 = 8.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.08x = 21.16 × 8.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.08x = 185.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.36/14.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.16

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