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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.70, 21.98 and 13.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.70, 21.98 and 13.98 is: 20.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.70 : 21.98 = 13.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.70/21.98 = 13.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.70x = 21.98 × 13.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.70x = 307.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307.21/14.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.90

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