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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.13, 21.06 and 13.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.13, 21.06 and 13.46 is: 20.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.13 : 21.06 = 13.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.13/21.06 = 13.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.13x = 21.06 × 13.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.13x = 283.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283.36/14.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.05

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