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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.86, 20.89 and 12.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.86, 20.89 and 12.91 is: 19.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.86 : 20.89 = 12.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.86/20.89 = 12.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.86x = 20.89 × 12.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.86x = 269.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269.69/13.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.47

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