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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.98, 20.97 and 8.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.98, 20.97 and 8.63 is: 12.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.98 : 20.97 = 8.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.98/20.97 = 8.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.98x = 20.97 × 8.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.98x = 180.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.87/13.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.94

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