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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.88, 20.74 and 13.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.88, 20.74 and 13.58 is: 20.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.88 : 20.74 = 13.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.88/20.74 = 13.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.88x = 20.74 × 13.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.88x = 281.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281.65/13.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.29

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