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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.16, 21.18 and 11.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.16, 21.18 and 11.58 is: 17.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.16 : 21.18 = 11.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.16/21.18 = 11.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.16x = 21.18 × 11.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.16x = 245.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.26/14.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.32

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