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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.26, 21.39 and 4.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.26, 21.39 and 4.11 is: 6.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.26 : 21.39 = 4.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.26/21.39 = 4.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.26x = 21.39 × 4.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.26x = 87.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.98/14.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.17

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