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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.23, 21.17 and 14.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.23, 21.17 and 14.09 is: 20.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.23 : 21.17 = 14.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.23/21.17 = 14.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.23x = 21.17 × 14.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.23x = 298.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.21/14.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.96

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