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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.95, 28.94 and 13.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.95, 28.94 and 13.69 is: 18.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.95 : 28.94 = 13.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.95/28.94 = 13.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.95x = 28.94 × 13.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.95x = 396.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396.19/20.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.91

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