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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.05, 20.90 and 13.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.05, 20.90 and 13.66 is: 20.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.05 : 20.90 = 13.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.05/20.90 = 13.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.05x = 20.90 × 13.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.05x = 285.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.49/14.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.32

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