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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.98, 20.85 and 13.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.98, 20.85 and 13.10 is: 19.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.98 : 20.85 = 13.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.98/20.85 = 13.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.98x = 20.85 × 13.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.98x = 273.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273.07/13.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.53

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