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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.24, 21.33 and 12.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.24, 21.33 and 12.80 is: 19.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.24 : 21.33 = 12.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.24/21.33 = 12.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.24x = 21.33 × 12.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.24x = 272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272.92/14.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.17

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