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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.40, 21.71 and 14.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.40, 21.71 and 14.04 is: 21.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.40 : 21.71 = 14.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.40/21.71 = 14.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.40x = 21.71 × 14.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.40x = 304.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304.84/14.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.17

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