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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.24, 19.57 and 12.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.24, 19.57 and 12.62 is: 17.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.24 : 19.57 = 12.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.24/19.57 = 12.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.24x = 19.57 × 12.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.24x = 246.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.97/14.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.34

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