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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.89, 28.80 and 13.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.89, 28.80 and 13.60 is: 18.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.89 : 28.80 = 13.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.89/28.80 = 13.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.89x = 28.80 × 13.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.89x = 391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.68/20.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.75

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