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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.24, 21.40 and 13.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.24, 21.40 and 13.16 is: 19.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.24 : 21.40 = 13.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.24/21.40 = 13.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.24x = 21.40 × 13.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.24x = 281.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281.64/14.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.77

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