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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.81, 28.69 and 13.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.81, 28.69 and 13.52 is: 18.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.81 : 28.69 = 13.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.81/28.69 = 13.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.81x = 28.69 × 13.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.81x = 387.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.89/20.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.64

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