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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.07, 19.44 and 12.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.07, 19.44 and 12.03 is: 16.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.07 : 19.44 = 12.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.07/19.44 = 12.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.07x = 19.44 × 12.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.07x = 233.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.86/14.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.62

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