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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.34, 21.43 and 11.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.34, 21.43 and 11.28 is: 16.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.34 : 21.43 = 11.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.34/21.43 = 11.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.34x = 21.43 × 11.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.34x = 241.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241.73/14.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.86

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