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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.06, 21.08 and 13.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.06, 21.08 and 13.23 is: 19.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.06 : 21.08 = 13.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.06/21.08 = 13.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.06x = 21.08 × 13.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.06x = 278.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.92/14.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.83

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