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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.99, 20.98 and 9.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.99, 20.98 and 9.21 is: 13.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.99 : 20.98 = 9.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.99/20.98 = 9.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.99x = 20.98 × 9.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.99x = 193.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193.07/13.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.80

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