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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.98, 20.96 and 4.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.98, 20.96 and 4.96 is: 7.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.98 : 20.96 = 4.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.98/20.96 = 4.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.98x = 20.96 × 4.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.98x = 103.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.98/13.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.44

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