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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.93, 20.58 and 12.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.93, 20.58 and 12.47 is: 17.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.93 : 20.58 = 12.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.93/20.58 = 12.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.93x = 20.58 × 12.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.93x = 256.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.53/14.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.19

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