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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.21, 19.62 and 13.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.21, 19.62 and 13.97 is: 19.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.21 : 19.62 = 13.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.21/19.62 = 13.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.21x = 19.62 × 13.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.21x = 273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273.99/14.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.29

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