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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.66, 21.88 and 12.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.66, 21.88 and 12.09 is: 18.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.66 : 21.88 = 12.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.66/21.88 = 12.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.66x = 21.88 × 12.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.66x = 264.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.53/14.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.04

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