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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.02, 21.01 and 13.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.02, 21.01 and 13.27 is: 19.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.02 : 21.01 = 13.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.02/21.01 = 13.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.02x = 21.01 × 13.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.02x = 278.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.80/14.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.89

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