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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.34, 21.53 and 13.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.34, 21.53 and 13.21 is: 19.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.34 : 21.53 = 13.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.34/21.53 = 13.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.34x = 21.53 × 13.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.34x = 284.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284.29/14.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.83

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