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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.60, 21.87 and 13.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.60, 21.87 and 13.65 is: 20.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.60 : 21.87 = 13.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.60/21.87 = 13.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.60x = 21.87 × 13.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.60x = 298.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.53/14.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.45

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