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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20, 27.60 and 13.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20, 27.60 and 13.54 is: 18.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20 : 27.60 = 13.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20/27.60 = 13.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20x = 27.60 × 13.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20x = 373.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373.70/20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.69

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