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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.43, 21.67 and 11.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.43, 21.67 and 11.73 is: 17.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.43 : 21.67 = 11.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.43/21.67 = 11.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.43x = 21.67 × 11.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.43x = 254.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.16/14.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.61

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