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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.97, 28.91 and 13.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.97, 28.91 and 13.69 is: 18.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.97 : 28.91 = 13.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.97/28.91 = 13.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.97x = 28.91 × 13.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.97x = 395.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395.78/20.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.88

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