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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.51, 21.71 and 12.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.51, 21.71 and 12.83 is: 19.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.51 : 21.71 = 12.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.51/21.71 = 12.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.51x = 21.71 × 12.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.51x = 278.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.37/14.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.19

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