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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.57, 21.74 and 13.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.57, 21.74 and 13.26 is: 19.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.57 : 21.74 = 13.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.57/21.74 = 13.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.57x = 21.74 × 13.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.57x = 288.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.36/14.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.79

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