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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.30, 19.75 and 12.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.30, 19.75 and 12.02 is: 16.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.30 : 19.75 = 12.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.30/19.75 = 12.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.30x = 19.75 × 12.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.30x = 237.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.40/14.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.60

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