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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.37, 28.09 and 13.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.37, 28.09 and 13.08 is: 18.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.37 : 28.09 = 13.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.37/28.09 = 13.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.37x = 28.09 × 13.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.37x = 367.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.54/20.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.04

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