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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.25, 21.36 and 11.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.25, 21.36 and 11.71 is: 17.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.25 : 21.36 = 11.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.25/21.36 = 11.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.25x = 21.36 × 11.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.25x = 250.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.13/14.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.55

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