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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.92, 21.06 and 13.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.92, 21.06 and 13.80 is: 20.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.92 : 21.06 = 13.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.92/21.06 = 13.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.92x = 21.06 × 13.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.92x = 290.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.63/13.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.88

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