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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.91, 20.94 and 13.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.91, 20.94 and 13.65 is: 20.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.91 : 20.94 = 13.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.91/20.94 = 13.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.91x = 20.94 × 13.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.91x = 285.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.83/13.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.56

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