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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.81, 20.71 and 6.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.81, 20.71 and 6.21 is: 9.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.81 : 20.71 = 6.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.81/20.71 = 6.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.81x = 20.71 × 6.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.81x = 128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.47/13.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.30

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