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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.99, 20.96 and 12.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.99, 20.96 and 12.55 is: 18.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.99 : 20.96 = 12.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.99/20.96 = 12.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.99x = 20.96 × 12.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.99x = 263.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.05/13.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.81

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