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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.16, 19.52 and 12.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.16, 19.52 and 12.56 is: 17.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.16 : 19.52 = 12.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.16/19.52 = 12.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.16x = 19.52 × 12.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.16x = 245.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.17/14.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.31

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