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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.94, 20.87 and 10.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.94, 20.87 and 10.56 is: 15.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.94 : 20.87 = 10.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.94/20.87 = 10.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.94x = 20.87 × 10.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.94x = 220.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.33/13.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.81

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