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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.10, 21.03 and 12.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.10, 21.03 and 12.09 is: 18.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.10 : 21.03 = 12.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.10/21.03 = 12.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.10x = 21.03 × 12.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.10x = 254.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.25/14.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.03

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