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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.18, 21.24 and 11.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.18, 21.24 and 11.61 is: 17.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.18 : 21.24 = 11.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.18/21.24 = 11.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.18x = 21.24 × 11.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.18x = 246.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.60/14.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.40

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