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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.30, 21.30 and 13.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.30, 21.30 and 13.58 is: 20.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.30 : 21.30 = 13.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.30/21.30 = 13.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.30x = 21.30 × 13.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.30x = 289.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.25/14.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.23

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