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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.53, 21.90 and 13.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.53, 21.90 and 13.92 is: 20.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.53 : 21.90 = 13.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.53/21.90 = 13.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.53x = 21.90 × 13.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.53x = 304.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304.67/14.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.98

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