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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.28, 28.00 and 13.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.28, 28.00 and 13.74 is: 18.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.28 : 28.00 = 13.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.28/28.00 = 13.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.28x = 28.00 × 13.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.28x = 384.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.51/20.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.96

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