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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.63, 21.81 and 13.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.63, 21.81 and 13.96 is: 20.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.63 : 21.81 = 13.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.63/21.81 = 13.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.63x = 21.81 × 13.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.63x = 304.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304.29/14.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.80

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