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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.84, 21.02 and 13.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.84, 21.02 and 13.80 is: 20.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.84 : 21.02 = 13.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.84/21.02 = 13.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.84x = 21.02 × 13.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.84x = 290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.08/13.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.96

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