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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.20, 21.31 and 14.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.20, 21.31 and 14.13 is: 21.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.20 : 21.31 = 14.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.20/21.31 = 14.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.20x = 21.31 × 14.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.20x = 301.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.11/14.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.21

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