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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.20, 19.51 and 12.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.20, 19.51 and 12.16 is: 16.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.20 : 19.51 = 12.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.20/19.51 = 12.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.20x = 19.51 × 12.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.20x = 237.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.24/14.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.71

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