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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.91, 20.96 and 12.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.91, 20.96 and 12.23 is: 18.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.91 : 20.96 = 12.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.91/20.96 = 12.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.91x = 20.96 × 12.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.91x = 256.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.17/13.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.42

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