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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.92, 20.95 and 12.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.92, 20.95 and 12.03 is: 18.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.92 : 20.95 = 12.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.92/20.95 = 12.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.92x = 20.95 × 12.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.92x = 252.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.03/13.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.11

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