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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.45, 21.49 and 13.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.45, 21.49 and 13.73 is: 20.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.45 : 21.49 = 13.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.45/21.49 = 13.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.45x = 21.49 × 13.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.45x = 294.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294.95/14.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.42

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