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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.39, 19.89 and 12.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.39, 19.89 and 12.81 is: 17.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.39 : 19.89 = 12.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.39/19.89 = 12.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.39x = 19.89 × 12.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.39x = 254.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.79/14.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.71

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