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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.86, 20.83 and 6.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.86, 20.83 and 6.74 is: 10.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.86 : 20.83 = 6.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.86/20.83 = 6.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.86x = 20.83 × 6.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.86x = 140.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.39/13.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.13

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