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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.51, 21.77 and 12.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.51, 21.77 and 12.53 is: 18.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.51 : 21.77 = 12.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.51/21.77 = 12.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.51x = 21.77 × 12.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.51x = 272.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272.78/14.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.80

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