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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.43, 19.91 and 12.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.43, 19.91 and 12.79 is: 17.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.43 : 19.91 = 12.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.43/19.91 = 12.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.43x = 19.91 × 12.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.43x = 254.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.71/14.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.65

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