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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.83, 28.72 and 13.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.83, 28.72 and 13.54 is: 18.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.83 : 28.72 = 13.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.83/28.72 = 13.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.83x = 28.72 × 13.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.83x = 388.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388.87/20.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.67

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