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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.96, 21.04 and 13.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.96, 21.04 and 13.32 is: 20.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.96 : 21.04 = 13.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.96/21.04 = 13.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.96x = 21.04 × 13.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.96x = 280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.25/13.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.08

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