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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.34, 21.60 and 12.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.34, 21.60 and 12.12 is: 18.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.34 : 21.60 = 12.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.34/21.60 = 12.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.34x = 21.60 × 12.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.34x = 261.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.79/14.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.26

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