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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.06, 20.95 and 13.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.06, 20.95 and 13.96 is: 20.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.06 : 20.95 = 13.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.06/20.95 = 13.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.06x = 20.95 × 13.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.06x = 292.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.46/14.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.80

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