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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.54, 28.16 and 20.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.54, 28.16 and 20.13 is: 27.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.54 : 28.16 = 20.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.54/28.16 = 20.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.54x = 28.16 × 20.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.54x = 566.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.76/20.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.60

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