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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.21, 21.35 and 13.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.21, 21.35 and 13.29 is: 19.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.21 : 21.35 = 13.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.21/21.35 = 13.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.21x = 21.35 × 13.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.21x = 283.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283.76/14.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.98

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