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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.36, 21.58 and 12.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.36, 21.58 and 12.04 is: 18.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.36 : 21.58 = 12.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.36/21.58 = 12.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.36x = 21.58 × 12.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.36x = 259.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.82/14.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.09

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