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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.82, 28.75 and 13.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.82, 28.75 and 13.56 is: 18.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.82 : 28.75 = 13.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.82/28.75 = 13.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.82x = 28.75 × 13.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.82x = 389.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389.71/20.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.72

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