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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.59, 21.75 and 13.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.59, 21.75 and 13.57 is: 20.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.59 : 21.75 = 13.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.59/21.75 = 13.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.59x = 21.75 × 13.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.59x = 295.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.09/14.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.23

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