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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.24, 21.48 and 13.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.24, 21.48 and 13.76 is: 20.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.24 : 21.48 = 13.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.24/21.48 = 13.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.24x = 21.48 × 13.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.24x = 295.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.56/14.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.76

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