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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.90, 20.86 and 9.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.90, 20.86 and 9.90 is: 14.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.90 : 20.86 = 9.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.90/20.86 = 9.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.90x = 20.86 × 9.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.90x = 206.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.51/13.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.86

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