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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.52, 21.82 and 13.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.52, 21.82 and 13.93 is: 20.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.52 : 21.82 = 13.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.52/21.82 = 13.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.52x = 21.82 × 13.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.52x = 303.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.86/14.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.93

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