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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.65, 21.89 and 11.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.65, 21.89 and 11.65 is: 17.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.65 : 21.89 = 11.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.65/21.89 = 11.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.65x = 21.89 × 11.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.65x = 255.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.02/14.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.41

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