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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.96, 21.13 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.96, 21.13 and 13.86 is: 20.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.96 : 21.13 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.96/21.13 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.96x = 21.13 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.96x = 292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.86/13.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.98

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