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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.33, 21.33 and 13.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.33, 21.33 and 13.91 is: 20.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.33 : 21.33 = 13.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.33/21.33 = 13.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.33x = 21.33 × 13.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.33x = 296.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296.59/14.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.70

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