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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.21, 19.59 and 13.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.21, 19.59 and 13.06 is: 18.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.21 : 19.59 = 13.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.21/19.59 = 13.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.21x = 19.59 × 13.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.21x = 255.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.75/14.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.00

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