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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.12, 21.03 and 13.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.12, 21.03 and 13.94 is: 20.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.12 : 21.03 = 13.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.12/21.03 = 13.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.12x = 21.03 × 13.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.12x = 293.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.00/14.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.76

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