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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.10, 21.26 and 13.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.10, 21.26 and 13.82 is: 20.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.10 : 21.26 = 13.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.10/21.26 = 13.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.10x = 21.26 × 13.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.10x = 293.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.81/14.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.84

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