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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.61, 21.91 and 12.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.61, 21.91 and 12.35 is: 18.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.61 : 21.91 = 12.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.61/21.91 = 12.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.61x = 21.91 × 12.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.61x = 270.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.42/14.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.51

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