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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.23, 21.28 and 12.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.23, 21.28 and 12.12 is: 18.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.23 : 21.28 = 12.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.23/21.28 = 12.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.23x = 21.28 × 12.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.23x = 257.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.90/14.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.12

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