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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.04, 20.96 and 12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.04, 20.96 and 12 is: 17.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.04 : 20.96 = 12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.04/20.96 = 12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.04x = 20.96 × 12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.04x = 251.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.52/14.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.91

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