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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.26, 21.37 and 11.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.26, 21.37 and 11.99 is: 17.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.26 : 21.37 = 11.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.26/21.37 = 11.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.26x = 21.37 × 11.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.26x = 256.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.23/14.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.97

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