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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.91, 20.85 and 9.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.91, 20.85 and 9.89 is: 14.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.91 : 20.85 = 9.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.91/20.85 = 9.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.91x = 20.85 × 9.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.91x = 206.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.21/13.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.82

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