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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.99, 20.94 and 7.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.99, 20.94 and 7.95 is: 11.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.99 : 20.94 = 7.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.99/20.94 = 7.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.99x = 20.94 × 7.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.99x = 166.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.47/13.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.90

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