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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.07, 21.03 and 12.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.07, 21.03 and 12.05 is: 18.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.07 : 21.03 = 12.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.07/21.03 = 12.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.07x = 21.03 × 12.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.07x = 253.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.41/14.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.01

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