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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.45, 28.25 and 13.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.45, 28.25 and 13.57 is: 18.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.45 : 28.25 = 13.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.45/28.25 = 13.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.45x = 28.25 × 13.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.45x = 383.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383.26/20.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.74

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