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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.06, 19.35 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.06, 19.35 and 12.57 is: 17.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.06 : 19.35 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.06/19.35 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.06x = 19.35 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.06x = 243.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243.23/14.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.31

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