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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.25, 21.35 and 13.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.25, 21.35 and 13.83 is: 20.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.25 : 21.35 = 13.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.25/21.35 = 13.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.25x = 21.35 × 13.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.25x = 295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.20/14.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.72

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