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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.62, 21.81 and 13.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.62, 21.81 and 13.75 is: 20.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.62 : 21.81 = 13.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.62/21.81 = 13.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.62x = 21.81 × 13.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.62x = 299.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299.89/14.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.51

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