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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.12, 21.20 and 11.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.12, 21.20 and 11.76 is: 17.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.12 : 21.20 = 11.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.12/21.20 = 11.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.12x = 21.20 × 11.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.12x = 249.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249.31/14.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.66

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