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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.96, 20.93 and 5.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.96, 20.93 and 5.95 is: 8.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.96 : 20.93 = 5.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.96/20.93 = 5.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.96x = 20.93 × 5.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.96x = 124.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.40/13.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.91

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