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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.80, 29.61 and 13.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.80, 29.61 and 13.77 is: 20.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.80 : 29.61 = 13.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.80/29.61 = 13.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.80x = 29.61 × 13.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.80x = 407.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407.73/19.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.59

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