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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.94, 20.89 and 7.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.94, 20.89 and 7.51 is: 11.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.94 : 20.89 = 7.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.94/20.89 = 7.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.94x = 20.89 × 7.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.94x = 156.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.88/13.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.25

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