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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.04, 19.34 and 12.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.04, 19.34 and 12.18 is: 16.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.04 : 19.34 = 12.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.04/19.34 = 12.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.04x = 19.34 × 12.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.04x = 235.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.56/14.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.78

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