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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.98, 20.84 and 13.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.98, 20.84 and 13.17 is: 19.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.98 : 20.84 = 13.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.98/20.84 = 13.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.98x = 20.84 × 13.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.98x = 274.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274.46/13.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.63

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