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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.07, 21 and 12.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.07, 21 and 12.14 is: 18.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.07 : 21 = 12.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.07/21 = 12.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.07x = 21 × 12.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.07x = 254.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.84/14.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.11

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