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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.16, 21.35 and 13.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.16, 21.35 and 13.42 is: 20.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.16 : 21.35 = 13.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.16/21.35 = 13.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.16x = 21.35 × 13.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.16x = 286.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.52/14.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.23

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