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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.04, 20.97 and 13.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.04, 20.97 and 13.32 is: 19.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.04 : 20.97 = 13.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.04/20.97 = 13.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.04x = 20.97 × 13.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.04x = 279.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279.32/14.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.89

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