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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.34, 19.80 and 12.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.34, 19.80 and 12.80 is: 17.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.34 : 19.80 = 12.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.34/19.80 = 12.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.34x = 19.80 × 12.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.34x = 253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.44/14.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.67

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