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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.48, 21.60 and 12.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.48, 21.60 and 12.80 is: 19.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.48 : 21.60 = 12.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.48/21.60 = 12.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.48x = 21.60 × 12.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.48x = 276.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276.37/14.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.09

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