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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.56, 21.71 and 13.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.56, 21.71 and 13.75 is: 20.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.56 : 21.71 = 13.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.56/21.71 = 13.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.56x = 21.71 × 13.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.56x = 298.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.49/14.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.50

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