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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.92, 20.84 and 8.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.92, 20.84 and 8.58 is: 12.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.92 : 20.84 = 8.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.92/20.84 = 8.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.92x = 20.84 × 8.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.92x = 178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.81/13.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.85

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