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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.06, 21.13 and 13.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.06, 21.13 and 13.97 is: 20.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.06 : 21.13 = 13.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.06/21.13 = 13.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.06x = 21.13 × 13.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.06x = 295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.20/14.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.99

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