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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.68, 28.54 and 13.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.68, 28.54 and 13.77 is: 19.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.68 : 28.54 = 13.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.68/28.54 = 13.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.68x = 28.54 × 13.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.68x = 392.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.93/20.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.00

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