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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.45, 19.95 and 12.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.45, 19.95 and 12.99 is: 17.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.45 : 19.95 = 12.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.45/19.95 = 12.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.45x = 19.95 × 12.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.45x = 259.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.18/14.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.94

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