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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.28, 28.01 and 13.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.28, 28.01 and 13.38 is: 18.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.28 : 28.01 = 13.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.28/28.01 = 13.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.28x = 28.01 × 13.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.28x = 374.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374.71/20.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.48

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