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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.48, 21.59 and 13.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.48, 21.59 and 13.60 is: 20.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.48 : 21.59 = 13.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.48/21.59 = 13.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.48x = 21.59 × 13.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.48x = 293.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.62/14.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.28

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