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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.03, 21 and 12.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.03, 21 and 12.52 is: 18.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.03 : 21 = 12.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.03/21 = 12.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.03x = 21 × 12.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.03x = 262.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262.92/14.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.74

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