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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.38, 21.47 and 13.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.38, 21.47 and 13.99 is: 20.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.38 : 21.47 = 13.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.38/21.47 = 13.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.38x = 21.47 × 13.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.38x = 300.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.37/14.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.89

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