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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.38, 21.49 and 14.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.38, 21.49 and 14.11 is: 21.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.38 : 21.49 = 14.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.38/21.49 = 14.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.38x = 21.49 × 14.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.38x = 303.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.22/14.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.08

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