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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.07, 21.12 and 12.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.07, 21.12 and 12.87 is: 19.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.07 : 21.12 = 12.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.07/21.12 = 12.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.07x = 21.12 × 12.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.07x = 271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.81/14.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.32

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