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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.64, 42.96 and 13.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.64, 42.96 and 13.36 is: 20.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.64 : 42.96 = 13.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.64/42.96 = 13.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.64x = 42.96 × 13.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.64x = 573.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573.95/28.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.04

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