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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.68, 28.53 and 13.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.68, 28.53 and 13.39 is: 18.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.68 : 28.53 = 13.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.68/28.53 = 13.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.68x = 28.53 × 13.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.68x = 382.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.02/20.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.47

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