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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.12, 21.18 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.12, 21.18 and 6 is: 9.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.12 : 21.18 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.12/21.18 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.12x = 21.18 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.12x = 127.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.05/14.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.00

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