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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.86, 20.81 and 13.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.86, 20.81 and 13.23 is: 19.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.86 : 20.81 = 13.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.86/20.81 = 13.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.86x = 20.81 × 13.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.86x = 275.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.25/13.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.86

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