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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.94, 20.89 and 6.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.94, 20.89 and 6.71 is: 10.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.94 : 20.89 = 6.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.94/20.89 = 6.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.94x = 20.89 × 6.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.94x = 140.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.03/13.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.05

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