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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.36, 30.54 and 13.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.36, 30.54 and 13.28 is: 19.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.36 : 30.54 = 13.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.36/30.54 = 13.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.36x = 30.54 × 13.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.36x = 405.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.57/20.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.92

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