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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.19, 19.58 and 12.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.19, 19.58 and 12.16 is: 16.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.19 : 19.58 = 12.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.19/19.58 = 12.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.19x = 19.58 × 12.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.19x = 238.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.09/14.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.78

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