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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.05, 21.03 and 13.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.05, 21.03 and 13.72 is: 20.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.05 : 21.03 = 13.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.05/21.03 = 13.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.05x = 21.03 × 13.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.05x = 288.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.45/14.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.52

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