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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.22, 21.36 and 13.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.22, 21.36 and 13.66 is: 20.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.22 : 21.36 = 13.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.22/21.36 = 13.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.22x = 21.36 × 13.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.22x = 291.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.78/14.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.52

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