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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.85, 28.29 and 13.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.85, 28.29 and 13.80 is: 20.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.85 : 28.29 = 13.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.85/28.29 = 13.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.85x = 28.29 × 13.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.85x = 390.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390.40/18.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.71

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