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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.29, 21.32 and 12.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.29, 21.32 and 12.69 is: 18.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.29 : 21.32 = 12.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.29/21.32 = 12.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.29x = 21.32 × 12.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.29x = 270.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.55/14.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.93

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