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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.08, 20.94 and 13.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.08, 20.94 and 13.92 is: 20.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.08 : 20.94 = 13.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.08/20.94 = 13.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.08x = 20.94 × 13.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.08x = 291.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.48/14.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.70

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