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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.08, 19.41 and 12.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.08, 19.41 and 12.72 is: 17.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.08 : 19.41 = 12.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.08/19.41 = 12.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.08x = 19.41 × 12.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.08x = 246.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.90/14.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.54

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