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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.71, 20.33 and 12.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.71, 20.33 and 12.12 is: 16.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.71 : 20.33 = 12.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.71/20.33 = 12.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.71x = 20.33 × 12.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.71x = 246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.40/14.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.75

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