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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.48, 21.63 and 12.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.48, 21.63 and 12.21 is: 18.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.48 : 21.63 = 12.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.48/21.63 = 12.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.48x = 21.63 × 12.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.48x = 264.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.04/14.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.23

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