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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.37, 28.13 and 13.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.37, 28.13 and 13.48 is: 18.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.37 : 28.13 = 13.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.37/28.13 = 13.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.37x = 28.13 × 13.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.37x = 379.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.05/20.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.61

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