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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.43, 21.64 and 12.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.43, 21.64 and 12.83 is: 19.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.43 : 21.64 = 12.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.43/21.64 = 12.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.43x = 21.64 × 12.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.43x = 277.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.57/14.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.24

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