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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.42, 21.76 and 13.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.42, 21.76 and 13.67 is: 20.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.42 : 21.76 = 13.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.42/21.76 = 13.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.42x = 21.76 × 13.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.42x = 297.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297.39/14.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.62

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