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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.09, 20.99 and 13.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.09, 20.99 and 13.07 is: 19.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.09 : 20.99 = 13.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.09/20.99 = 13.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.09x = 20.99 × 13.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.09x = 274.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274.17/14.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.47

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