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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.24, 21.46 and 12.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.24, 21.46 and 12.04 is: 18.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.24 : 21.46 = 12.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.24/21.46 = 12.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.24x = 21.46 × 12.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.24x = 258.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258.29/14.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.14

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