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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.94, 20.88 and 9.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.94, 20.88 and 9.87 is: 14.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.94 : 20.88 = 9.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.94/20.88 = 9.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.94x = 20.88 × 9.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.94x = 206.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.09/13.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.79

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