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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.44, 21.71 and 12.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.44, 21.71 and 12.05 is: 18.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.44 : 21.71 = 12.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.44/21.71 = 12.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.44x = 21.71 × 12.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.44x = 261.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.59/14.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.11

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