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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.84, 20.92 and 13.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.84, 20.92 and 13.54 is: 20.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.84 : 20.92 = 13.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.84/20.92 = 13.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.84x = 20.92 × 13.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.84x = 283.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283.26/13.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.47

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