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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.02, 21.18 and 13.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.02, 21.18 and 13.94 is: 21.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.02 : 21.18 = 13.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.02/21.18 = 13.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.02x = 21.18 × 13.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.02x = 295.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.25/14.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.06

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