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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.46, 21.59 and 11.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.46, 21.59 and 11.57 is: 17.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.46 : 21.59 = 11.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.46/21.59 = 11.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.46x = 21.59 × 11.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.46x = 249.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249.80/14.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.27

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