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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.37, 21.45 and 13.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.37, 21.45 and 13.53 is: 20.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.37 : 21.45 = 13.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.37/21.45 = 13.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.37x = 21.45 × 13.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.37x = 290.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.22/14.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.20

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