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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.01, 21.03 and 12.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.01, 21.03 and 12.39 is: 18.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.01 : 21.03 = 12.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.01/21.03 = 12.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.01x = 21.03 × 12.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.01x = 260.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260.56/14.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.60

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