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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.91, 20.69 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.91, 20.69 and 13.86 is: 20.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.91 : 20.69 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.91/20.69 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.91x = 20.69 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.91x = 286.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.69/13.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.62

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