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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.11, 21.12 and 13.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.11, 21.12 and 13.48 is: 20.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.11 : 21.12 = 13.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.11/21.12 = 13.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.11x = 21.12 × 13.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.11x = 284.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284.70/14.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.18

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