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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.44, 21.68 and 13.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.44, 21.68 and 13.16 is: 19.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.44 : 21.68 = 13.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.44/21.68 = 13.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.44x = 21.68 × 13.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.44x = 285.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.31/14.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.76

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