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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.99, 21 and 10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.99, 21 and 10 is: 15.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.99 : 21 = 10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.99/21 = 10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.99x = 21 × 10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.99x = 210
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210/13.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.01

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