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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.34, 19.79 and 12.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.34, 19.79 and 12.54 is: 17.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.34 : 19.79 = 12.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.34/19.79 = 12.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.34x = 19.79 × 12.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.34x = 248.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.17/14.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.31

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