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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.40, 21.69 and 13.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.40, 21.69 and 13.08 is: 19.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.40 : 21.69 = 13.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.40/21.69 = 13.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.40x = 21.69 × 13.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.40x = 283.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283.71/14.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.70

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