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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.25, 21.49 and 13.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.25, 21.49 and 13.38 is: 20.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.25 : 21.49 = 13.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.25/21.49 = 13.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.25x = 21.49 × 13.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.25x = 287.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.54/14.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.18

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