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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.06, 21.06 and 12.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.06, 21.06 and 12.06 is: 18.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.06 : 21.06 = 12.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.06/21.06 = 12.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.06x = 21.06 × 12.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.06x = 253.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.98/14.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.06

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