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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.91, 20.87 and 6.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.91, 20.87 and 6.70 is: 10.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.91 : 20.87 = 6.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.91/20.87 = 6.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.91x = 20.87 × 6.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.91x = 139.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.72/13.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.04

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