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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.04, 29.97 and 13.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.04, 29.97 and 13.98 is: 20.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.04 : 29.97 = 13.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.04/29.97 = 13.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.04x = 29.97 × 13.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.04x = 418.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418.98/20.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.91

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