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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.51, 19.98 and 12.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.51, 19.98 and 12.08 is: 16.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.51 : 19.98 = 12.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.51/19.98 = 12.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.51x = 19.98 × 12.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.51x = 241.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241.41/14.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.63

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