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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.36, 19.75 and 12.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.36, 19.75 and 12.16 is: 16.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.36 : 19.75 = 12.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.36/19.75 = 12.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.36x = 19.75 × 12.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.36x = 240.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240.16/14.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.72

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