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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.38, 21.57 and 13.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.38, 21.57 and 13.77 is: 20.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.38 : 21.57 = 13.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.38/21.57 = 13.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.38x = 21.57 × 13.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.38x = 296.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296.97/14.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.66

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