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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.04, 27.65 and 13.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.04, 27.65 and 13.14 is: 18.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.04 : 27.65 = 13.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.04/27.65 = 13.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.04x = 27.65 × 13.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.04x = 363.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363.32/20.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.13

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