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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.03, 20.95 and 12.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.03, 20.95 and 12.13 is: 18.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.03 : 20.95 = 12.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.03/20.95 = 12.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.03x = 20.95 × 12.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.03x = 254.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.04/14.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.11

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