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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.19, 21.33 and 13.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.19, 21.33 and 13.53 is: 20.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.19 : 21.33 = 13.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.19/21.33 = 13.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.19x = 21.33 × 13.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.19x = 288.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.59/14.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.34

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