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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.15, 21.17 and 12.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.15, 21.17 and 12.02 is: 17.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.15 : 21.17 = 12.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.15/21.17 = 12.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.15x = 21.17 × 12.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.15x = 254.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.30/14.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.98

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