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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.59, 21.96 and 12.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.59, 21.96 and 12.94 is: 19.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.59 : 21.96 = 12.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.59/21.96 = 12.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.59x = 21.96 × 12.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.59x = 284.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284.11/14.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.47

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