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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.97, 20.94 and 8.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.97, 20.94 and 8.54 is: 12.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.97 : 20.94 = 8.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.97/20.94 = 8.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.97x = 20.94 × 8.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.97x = 178.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.68/13.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.79

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