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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.36, 19.80 and 12.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.36, 19.80 and 12.91 is: 17.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.36 : 19.80 = 12.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.36/19.80 = 12.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.36x = 19.80 × 12.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.36x = 255.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.57/14.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.80

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