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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.55, 21.72 and 12.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.55, 21.72 and 12.75 is: 19.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.55 : 21.72 = 12.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.55/21.72 = 12.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.55x = 21.72 × 12.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.55x = 276.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276.93/14.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.03

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