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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.68, 21.99 and 13.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.68, 21.99 and 13.81 is: 20.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.68 : 21.99 = 13.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.68/21.99 = 13.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.68x = 21.99 × 13.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.68x = 303.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.68/14.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.69

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