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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.13, 21.29 and 13.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.13, 21.29 and 13.65 is: 20.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.13 : 21.29 = 13.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.13/21.29 = 13.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.13x = 21.29 × 13.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.13x = 290.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.54/14.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.56

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