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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.22, 21.29 and 12.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.22, 21.29 and 12.11 is: 18.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.22 : 21.29 = 12.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.22/21.29 = 12.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.22x = 21.29 × 12.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.22x = 257.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.82/14.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.13

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