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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.92, 20.61 and 12.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.92, 20.61 and 12.49 is: 17.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.92 : 20.61 = 12.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.92/20.61 = 12.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.92x = 20.61 × 12.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.92x = 257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.42/14.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.25

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