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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.66, 29.44 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.66, 29.44 and 13.86 is: 20.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.66 : 29.44 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.66/29.44 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.66x = 29.44 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.66x = 407.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407.93/19.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.75

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