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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.04, 19.40 and 12.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.04, 19.40 and 12.31 is: 17.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.04 : 19.40 = 12.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.04/19.40 = 12.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.04x = 19.40 × 12.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.04x = 238.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.81/14.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.01

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