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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.14, 18.21 and 12.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.14, 18.21 and 12.08 is: 18.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.14 : 18.21 = 12.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.14/18.21 = 12.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.14x = 18.21 × 12.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.14x = 219.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.89/12.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.12

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