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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.30, 21.33 and 13.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.30, 21.33 and 13.09 is: 19.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.30 : 21.33 = 13.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.30/21.33 = 13.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.30x = 21.33 × 13.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.30x = 279.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279.21/14.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.53

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