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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.95, 21.03 and 13.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.95, 21.03 and 13.77 is: 20.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.95 : 21.03 = 13.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.95/21.03 = 13.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.95x = 21.03 × 13.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.95x = 289.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.58/13.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.76

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