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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.07, 20.99 and 12.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.07, 20.99 and 12.78 is: 19.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.07 : 20.99 = 12.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.07/20.99 = 12.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.07x = 20.99 × 12.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.07x = 268.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.25/14.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.07

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