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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.75, 28.63 and 13.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.75, 28.63 and 13.38 is: 18.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.75 : 28.63 = 13.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.75/28.63 = 13.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.75x = 28.63 × 13.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.75x = 382.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.89/20.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.45

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