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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.43, 21.69 and 13.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.43, 21.69 and 13.29 is: 19.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.43 : 21.69 = 13.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.43/21.69 = 13.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.43x = 21.69 × 13.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.43x = 288.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.26/14.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.98

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