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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.19, 19.56 and 12.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.19, 19.56 and 12.13 is: 16.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.19 : 19.56 = 12.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.19/19.56 = 12.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.19x = 19.56 × 12.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.19x = 237.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.26/14.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.72

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