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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.01, 27.60 and 13.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.01, 27.60 and 13.46 is: 18.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.01 : 27.60 = 13.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.01/27.60 = 13.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.01x = 27.60 × 13.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.01x = 371.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371.36/20.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.56

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