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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.33, 21.41 and 13.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.33, 21.41 and 13.25 is: 19.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.33 : 21.41 = 13.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.33/21.41 = 13.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.33x = 21.41 × 13.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.33x = 283.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283.51/14.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.79

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