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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.11, 21.11 and 13.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.11, 21.11 and 13.93 is: 20.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.11 : 21.11 = 13.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.11/21.11 = 13.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.11x = 21.11 × 13.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.11x = 293.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.99/14.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.84

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