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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.26, 21.42 and 11.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.26, 21.42 and 11.41 is: 17.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.26 : 21.42 = 11.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.26/21.42 = 11.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.26x = 21.42 × 11.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.26x = 244.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244.40/14.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.14

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