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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.28, 21.46 and 12.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.28, 21.46 and 12.69 is: 19.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.28 : 21.46 = 12.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.28/21.46 = 12.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.28x = 21.46 × 12.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.28x = 272.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272.30/14.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.07

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