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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.94, 20.87 and 7.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.94, 20.87 and 7.16 is: 10.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.94 : 20.87 = 7.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.94/20.87 = 7.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.94x = 20.87 × 7.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.94x = 149.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.32/13.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.72

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