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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.39, 21.48 and 13.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.39, 21.48 and 13.40 is: 20.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.39 : 21.48 = 13.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.39/21.48 = 13.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.39x = 21.48 × 13.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.39x = 287.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.77/14.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.00

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