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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.34, 21.46 and 11.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.34, 21.46 and 11.14 is: 16.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.34 : 21.46 = 11.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.34/21.46 = 11.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.34x = 21.46 × 11.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.34x = 239.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.06/14.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.67

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