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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.93, 20.98 and 13.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.93, 20.98 and 13.83 is: 20.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.93 : 20.98 = 13.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.93/20.98 = 13.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.93x = 20.98 × 13.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.93x = 290.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.15/13.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.83

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