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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.31, 21.34 and 12.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.31, 21.34 and 12.27 is: 18.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.31 : 21.34 = 12.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.31/21.34 = 12.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.31x = 21.34 × 12.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.31x = 261.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.81/14.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.30

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