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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.63, 28.45 and 13.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.63, 28.45 and 13.35 is: 18.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.63 : 28.45 = 13.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.63/28.45 = 13.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.63x = 28.45 × 13.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.63x = 379.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.81/20.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.41

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