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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.34, 28.10 and 13.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.34, 28.10 and 13.08 is: 18.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.34 : 28.10 = 13.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.34/28.10 = 13.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.34x = 28.10 × 13.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.34x = 367.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.55/20.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.07

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