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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.52, 28.29 and 13.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.52, 28.29 and 13.24 is: 18.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.52 : 28.29 = 13.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.52/28.29 = 13.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.52x = 28.29 × 13.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.52x = 374.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374.56/20.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.25

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