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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.57, 28.36 and 13.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.57, 28.36 and 13.66 is: 18.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.57 : 28.36 = 13.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.57/28.36 = 13.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.57x = 28.36 × 13.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.57x = 387.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.29/20.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.83

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