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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.92, 20.82 and 10.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.92, 20.82 and 10.91 is: 16.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.92 : 20.82 = 10.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.92/20.82 = 10.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.92x = 20.82 × 10.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.92x = 227.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227.04/13.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.31

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