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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.27, 19.70 and 8.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.27, 19.70 and 8.81 is: 12.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.27 : 19.70 = 8.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.27/19.70 = 8.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.27x = 19.70 × 8.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.27x = 173.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173.56/14.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.16

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