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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.56, 21.80 and 12.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.56, 21.80 and 12.56 is: 18.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.56 : 21.80 = 12.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.56/21.80 = 12.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.56x = 21.80 × 12.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.56x = 273.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273.81/14.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.81

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