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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.55, 42.84 and 13.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.55, 42.84 and 13.37 is: 20.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.55 : 42.84 = 13.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.55/42.84 = 13.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.55x = 42.84 × 13.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.55x = 572.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572.56/28.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.05

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