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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.73, 21.99 and 11.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.73, 21.99 and 11.70 is: 17.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.73 : 21.99 = 11.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.73/21.99 = 11.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.73x = 21.99 × 11.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.73x = 257.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.28/14.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.47

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