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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.94, 20.91 and 3.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.94, 20.91 and 3.79 is: 5.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.94 : 20.91 = 3.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.94/20.91 = 3.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.94x = 20.91 × 3.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.94x = 79.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.29/13.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.69

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