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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.71, 28.56 and 13.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.71, 28.56 and 13.43 is: 18.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.71 : 28.56 = 13.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.71/28.56 = 13.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.71x = 28.56 × 13.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.71x = 383.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383.56/20.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.52

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