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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.99, 20.99 and 8.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.99, 20.99 and 8.29 is: 12.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.99 : 20.99 = 8.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.99/20.99 = 8.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.99x = 20.99 × 8.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.99x = 174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.02/13.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.44

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