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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.15, 21.24 and 13.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.15, 21.24 and 13.61 is: 20.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.15 : 21.24 = 13.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.15/21.24 = 13.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.15x = 21.24 × 13.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.15x = 288.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.97/14.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.43

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