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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.36, 19.70 and 14.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.36, 19.70 and 14.12 is: 19.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.36 : 19.70 = 14.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.36/19.70 = 14.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.36x = 19.70 × 14.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.36x = 278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.16/14.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.37

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