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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.13, 21.11 and 12.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.13, 21.11 and 12.51 is: 18.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.13 : 21.11 = 12.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.13/21.11 = 12.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.13x = 21.11 × 12.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.13x = 264.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.02/14.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.69

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