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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.42, 19.88 and 12.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.42, 19.88 and 12.12 is: 16.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.42 : 19.88 = 12.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.42/19.88 = 12.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.42x = 19.88 × 12.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.42x = 240.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240.95/14.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.71

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