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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.96, 21.06 and 13.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.96, 21.06 and 13.38 is: 20.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.96 : 21.06 = 13.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.96/21.06 = 13.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.96x = 21.06 × 13.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.96x = 281.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281.78/13.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.19

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