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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.86, 28.77 and 13.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.86, 28.77 and 13.93 is: 19.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.86 : 28.77 = 13.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.86/28.77 = 13.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.86x = 28.77 × 13.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.86x = 400.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.77/20.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.21

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