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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.47, 21.67 and 13.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.47, 21.67 and 13.39 is: 20.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.47 : 21.67 = 13.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.47/21.67 = 13.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.47x = 21.67 × 13.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.47x = 290.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.07/14.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.05

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