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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.16, 21.13 and 13.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.16, 21.13 and 13.01 is: 19.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.16 : 21.13 = 13.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.16/21.13 = 13.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.16x = 21.13 × 13.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.16x = 274.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274.90/14.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.41

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