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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.03, 20.91 and 13.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.03, 20.91 and 13.22 is: 19.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.03 : 20.91 = 13.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.03/20.91 = 13.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.03x = 20.91 × 13.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.03x = 276.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276.33/14.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.70

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