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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.11, 21.16 and 3.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.11, 21.16 and 3.42 is: 5.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.11 : 21.16 = 3.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.11/21.16 = 3.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.11x = 21.16 × 3.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.11x = 72.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.42/14.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.13

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