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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.11, 19.55 and 12.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.11, 19.55 and 12.97 is: 17.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.11 : 19.55 = 12.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.11/19.55 = 12.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.11x = 19.55 × 12.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.11x = 253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.50/14.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.97

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