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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.14, 16.74 and 10.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.14, 16.74 and 10.32 is: 14.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.14 : 16.74 = 10.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.14/16.74 = 10.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.14x = 16.74 × 10.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.14x = 172.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.76/12.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.23

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