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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.27, 21.50 and 12.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.27, 21.50 and 12.96 is: 19.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.27 : 21.50 = 12.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.27/21.50 = 12.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.27x = 21.50 × 12.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.27x = 278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.62/14.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.53

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