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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.13, 21.19 and 12.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.13, 21.19 and 12.77 is: 19.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.13 : 21.19 = 12.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.13/21.19 = 12.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.13x = 21.19 × 12.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.13x = 270.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.62/14.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.15

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