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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.44, 21.62 and 11.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.44, 21.62 and 11.76 is: 17.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.44 : 21.62 = 11.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.44/21.62 = 11.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.44x = 21.62 × 11.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.44x = 254.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.25/14.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.61

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