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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.94, 20.90 and 11.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.94, 20.90 and 11.26 is: 16.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.94 : 20.90 = 11.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.94/20.90 = 11.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.94x = 20.90 × 11.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.94x = 235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.33/13.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.88

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