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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.29, 19.66 and 12.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.29, 19.66 and 12.76 is: 17.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.29 : 19.66 = 12.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.29/19.66 = 12.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.29x = 19.66 × 12.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.29x = 250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.86/14.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.56

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