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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.83, 28.75 and 13.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.83, 28.75 and 13.91 is: 19.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.83 : 28.75 = 13.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.83/28.75 = 13.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.83x = 28.75 × 13.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.83x = 399.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399.95/20.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.20

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