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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.01, 19.23 and 12.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.01, 19.23 and 12.45 is: 17.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.01 : 19.23 = 12.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.01/19.23 = 12.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.01x = 19.23 × 12.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.01x = 239.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.41/14.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.09

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