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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.18, 21.22 and 8.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.18, 21.22 and 8.46 is: 12.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.18 : 21.22 = 8.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.18/21.22 = 8.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.18x = 21.22 × 8.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.18x = 179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.52/14.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.66

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