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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.21, 21.23 and 10.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.21, 21.23 and 10.20 is: 15.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.21 : 21.23 = 10.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.21/21.23 = 10.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.21x = 21.23 × 10.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.21x = 216.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216.57/14.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.25

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