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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.70, 28.59 and 13.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.70, 28.59 and 13.82 is: 19.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.70 : 28.59 = 13.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.70/28.59 = 13.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.70x = 28.59 × 13.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.70x = 394.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.97/20.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.08

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