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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.14, 21.30 and 12.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.14, 21.30 and 12.86 is: 19.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.14 : 21.30 = 12.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.14/21.30 = 12.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.14x = 21.30 × 12.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.14x = 273.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273.85/14.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.37

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