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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.42, 21.64 and 13.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.42, 21.64 and 13.70 is: 20.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.42 : 21.64 = 13.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.42/21.64 = 13.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.42x = 21.64 × 13.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.42x = 296.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296.47/14.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.56

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