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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.34, 21.33 and 13.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.34, 21.33 and 13.38 is: 19.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.34 : 21.33 = 13.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.34/21.33 = 13.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.34x = 21.33 × 13.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.34x = 285.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.40/14.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.90

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