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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.94, 20.77 and 13.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.94, 20.77 and 13.25 is: 19.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.94 : 20.77 = 13.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.94/20.77 = 13.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.94x = 20.77 × 13.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.94x = 275.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.20/13.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.74

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