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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.87, 20.69 and 13.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.87, 20.69 and 13.39 is: 19.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.87 : 20.69 = 13.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.87/20.69 = 13.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.87x = 20.69 × 13.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.87x = 277.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.04/13.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.97

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