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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.28, 21.32 and 11.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.28, 21.32 and 11.74 is: 17.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.28 : 21.32 = 11.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.28/21.32 = 11.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.28x = 21.32 × 11.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.28x = 250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.30/14.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.53

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