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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.06, 21.02 and 12.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.06, 21.02 and 12.17 is: 18.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.06 : 21.02 = 12.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.06/21.02 = 12.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.06x = 21.02 × 12.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.06x = 255.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.81/14.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.19

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