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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.30, 21.29 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.30, 21.29 and 13.86 is: 20.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.30 : 21.29 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.30/21.29 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.30x = 21.29 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.30x = 295.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.08/14.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.63

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