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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.22, 21.23 and 12.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.22, 21.23 and 12.78 is: 19.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.22 : 21.23 = 12.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.22/21.23 = 12.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.22x = 21.23 × 12.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.22x = 271.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.26/14.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.08

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