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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.17, 21.11 and 14.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.17, 21.11 and 14.14 is: 21.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.17 : 21.11 = 14.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.17/21.11 = 14.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.17x = 21.11 × 14.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.17x = 298.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.57/14.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.08

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