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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.55, 21.71 and 13.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.55, 21.71 and 13.61 is: 20.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.55 : 21.71 = 13.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.55/21.71 = 13.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.55x = 21.71 × 13.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.55x = 295.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.30/14.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.30

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