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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.92, 20.87 and 5.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.92, 20.87 and 5.36 is: 8.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.92 : 20.87 = 5.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.92/20.87 = 5.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.92x = 20.87 × 5.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.92x = 111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111.86/13.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.04

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