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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.09, 18.14 and 10.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.09, 18.14 and 10.14 is: 15.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.09 : 18.14 = 10.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.09/18.14 = 10.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.09x = 18.14 × 10.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.09x = 183.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.80/12.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.21

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