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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.09, 20.96 and 13.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.09, 20.96 and 13.13 is: 19.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.09 : 20.96 = 13.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.09/20.96 = 13.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.09x = 20.96 × 13.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.09x = 275.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.16/14.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.54

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