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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.31, 21.35 and 13.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.31, 21.35 and 13.18 is: 19.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.31 : 21.35 = 13.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.31/21.35 = 13.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.31x = 21.35 × 13.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.31x = 281.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281.39/14.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.66

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