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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.45, 19.93 and 12.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.45, 19.93 and 12.72 is: 17.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.45 : 19.93 = 12.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.45/19.93 = 12.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.45x = 19.93 × 12.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.45x = 253.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.51/14.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.54

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