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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.04, 21.07 and 12.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.04, 21.07 and 12.55 is: 18.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.04 : 21.07 = 12.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.04/21.07 = 12.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.04x = 21.07 × 12.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.04x = 264.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.43/14.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.83

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