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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.21, 19.56 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.21, 19.56 and 12.57 is: 17.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.21 : 19.56 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.21/19.56 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.21x = 19.56 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.21x = 245.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.84/14.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.30

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