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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.97, 28.96 and 13.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.97, 28.96 and 13.70 is: 18.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.97 : 28.96 = 13.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.97/28.96 = 13.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.97x = 28.96 × 13.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.97x = 396.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396.79/20.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.92

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