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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.20, 21.19 and 13.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.20, 21.19 and 13.79 is: 20.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.20 : 21.19 = 13.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.20/21.19 = 13.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.20x = 21.19 × 13.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.20x = 292.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.19/14.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.58

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