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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.71, 20.58 and 13.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.71, 20.58 and 13.31 is: 19.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.71 : 20.58 = 13.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.71/20.58 = 13.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.71x = 20.58 × 13.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.71x = 273.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273.92/13.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.98

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