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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.70, 27.95 and 13.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.70, 27.95 and 13.80 is: 20.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.70 : 27.95 = 13.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.70/27.95 = 13.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.70x = 27.95 × 13.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.70x = 385.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.73/18.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.62

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