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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.88, 20.99 and 13.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.88, 20.99 and 13.88 is: 20.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.88 : 20.99 = 13.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.88/20.99 = 13.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.88x = 20.99 × 13.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.88x = 291.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.43/13.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.99

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