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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.03, 20.94 and 12.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.03, 20.94 and 12.60 is: 18.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.03 : 20.94 = 12.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.03/20.94 = 12.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.03x = 20.94 × 12.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.03x = 263.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.84/14.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.80

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