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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.93, 20.90 and 9.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.93, 20.90 and 9.59 is: 14.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.93 : 20.90 = 9.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.93/20.90 = 9.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.93x = 20.90 × 9.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.93x = 200.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.35/13.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.39

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