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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14, 19.32 and 12.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14, 19.32 and 12.86 is: 17.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14 : 19.32 = 12.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14/19.32 = 12.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14x = 19.32 × 12.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14x = 248.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.36/14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.74

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