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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.02, 21.14 and 13.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.02, 21.14 and 13.75 is: 20.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.02 : 21.14 = 13.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.02/21.14 = 13.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.02x = 21.14 × 13.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.02x = 290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.60/14.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.73

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