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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.09, 21.08 and 12.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.09, 21.08 and 12.49 is: 18.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.09 : 21.08 = 12.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.09/21.08 = 12.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.09x = 21.08 × 12.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.09x = 263.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.27/14.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.69

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