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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.94, 20.97 and 12.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.94, 20.97 and 12.78 is: 19.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.94 : 20.97 = 12.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.94/20.97 = 12.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.94x = 20.97 × 12.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.94x = 267.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.93/13.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.22

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