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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.43, 21.57 and 12.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.43, 21.57 and 12.23 is: 18.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.43 : 21.57 = 12.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.43/21.57 = 12.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.43x = 21.57 × 12.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.43x = 263.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.67/14.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.27

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