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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.99, 19.31 and 9.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.99, 19.31 and 9.90 is: 13.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.99 : 19.31 = 9.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.99/19.31 = 9.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.99x = 19.31 × 9.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.99x = 191.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191.17/13.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.66

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