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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.94, 20.90 and 4.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.94, 20.90 and 4.92 is: 7.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.94 : 20.90 = 4.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.94/20.90 = 4.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.94x = 20.90 × 4.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.94x = 102.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102.84/13.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.38

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