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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.33, 21.38 and 12.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.33, 21.38 and 12.89 is: 19.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.33 : 21.38 = 12.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.33/21.38 = 12.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.33x = 21.38 × 12.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.33x = 275.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.67/14.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.23

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