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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.31, 19.76 and 12.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.31, 19.76 and 12.59 is: 17.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.31 : 19.76 = 12.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.31/19.76 = 12.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.31x = 19.76 × 12.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.31x = 248.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.78/14.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.38

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