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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.79, 20.66 and 9.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.79, 20.66 and 9.21 is: 13.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.79 : 20.66 = 9.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.79/20.66 = 9.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.79x = 20.66 × 9.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.79x = 190.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.28/13.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.80

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