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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.06, 20.98 and 12.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.06, 20.98 and 12.62 is: 18.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.06 : 20.98 = 12.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.06/20.98 = 12.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.06x = 20.98 × 12.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.06x = 264.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.77/14.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.83

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