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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.91, 28.85 and 13.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.91, 28.85 and 13.13 is: 18.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.91 : 28.85 = 13.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.91/28.85 = 13.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.91x = 28.85 × 13.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.91x = 378.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378.66/20.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.11

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