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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.97, 21.03 and 12.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.97, 21.03 and 12.50 is: 18.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.97 : 21.03 = 12.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.97/21.03 = 12.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.97x = 21.03 × 12.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.97x = 262.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262.88/13.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.82

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