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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.42, 21.63 and 13.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.42, 21.63 and 13.97 is: 20.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.42 : 21.63 = 13.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.42/21.63 = 13.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.42x = 21.63 × 13.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.42x = 302.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.06/14.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.95

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