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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.24, 19.62 and 12.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.24, 19.62 and 12.93 is: 17.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.24 : 19.62 = 12.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.24/19.62 = 12.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.24x = 19.62 × 12.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.24x = 253.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.69/14.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.82

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