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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.32, 19.74 and 8.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.32, 19.74 and 8.85 is: 12.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.32 : 19.74 = 8.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.32/19.74 = 8.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.32x = 19.74 × 8.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.32x = 174.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.81/14.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.21

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