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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.92, 20.85 and 7.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.92, 20.85 and 7.50 is: 11.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.92 : 20.85 = 7.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.92/20.85 = 7.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.92x = 20.85 × 7.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.92x = 156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.38/13.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.23

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