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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.87, 20.51 and 12.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.87, 20.51 and 12.40 is: 17.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.87 : 20.51 = 12.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.87/20.51 = 12.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.87x = 20.51 × 12.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.87x = 254.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.32/14.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.10

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