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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14, 21.04 and 13.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14, 21.04 and 13.44 is: 20.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14 : 21.04 = 13.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14/21.04 = 13.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14x = 21.04 × 13.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14x = 282.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.78/14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.20

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