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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.34, 21.54 and 12.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.34, 21.54 and 12.60 is: 18.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.34 : 21.54 = 12.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.34/21.54 = 12.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.34x = 21.54 × 12.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.34x = 271.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.40/14.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.93

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