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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.98, 20.80 and 13.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.98, 20.80 and 13.90 is: 20.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.98 : 20.80 = 13.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.98/20.80 = 13.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.98x = 20.80 × 13.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.98x = 289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.12/13.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.68

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