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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.54, 21.68 and 12.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.54, 21.68 and 12.99 is: 19.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.54 : 21.68 = 12.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.54/21.68 = 12.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.54x = 21.68 × 12.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.54x = 281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281.66/14.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.38

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