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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.06, 20.97 and 12.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.06, 20.97 and 12.02 is: 17.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.06 : 20.97 = 12.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.06/20.97 = 12.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.06x = 20.97 × 12.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.06x = 252.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.00/14.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.92

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