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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.96, 21.01 and 12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.96, 21.01 and 12 is: 18.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.96 : 21.01 = 12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.96/21.01 = 12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.96x = 21.01 × 12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.96x = 252.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.12/13.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.06

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