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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.78, 28.67 and 13.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.78, 28.67 and 13.50 is: 18.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.78 : 28.67 = 13.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.78/28.67 = 13.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.78x = 28.67 × 13.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.78x = 387.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.05/20.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.62

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