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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.19, 19.60 and 12.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.19, 19.60 and 12.82 is: 17.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.19 : 19.60 = 12.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.19/19.60 = 12.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.19x = 19.60 × 12.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.19x = 251.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.27/14.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.71

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