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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.67, 20.23 and 12.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.67, 20.23 and 12.39 is: 17.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.67 : 20.23 = 12.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.67/20.23 = 12.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.67x = 20.23 × 12.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.67x = 250.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.65/14.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.09

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