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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.01, 20.89 and 13.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.01, 20.89 and 13.26 is: 19.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.01 : 20.89 = 13.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.01/20.89 = 13.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.01x = 20.89 × 13.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.01x = 277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.00/14.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.77

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