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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.89, 20.66 and 13.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.89, 20.66 and 13.35 is: 19.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.89 : 20.66 = 13.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.89/20.66 = 13.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.89x = 20.66 × 13.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.89x = 275.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.81/13.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.86

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