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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.93, 20.86 and 13.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.93, 20.86 and 13.84 is: 20.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.93 : 20.86 = 13.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.93/20.86 = 13.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.93x = 20.86 × 13.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.93x = 288.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.70/13.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.73

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