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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.46, 21.71 and 13.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.46, 21.71 and 13.82 is: 20.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.46 : 21.71 = 13.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.46/21.71 = 13.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.46x = 21.71 × 13.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.46x = 299.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299.92/14.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.75

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