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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.97, 29.93 and 13.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.97, 29.93 and 13.55 is: 20.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.97 : 29.93 = 13.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.97/29.93 = 13.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.97x = 29.93 × 13.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.97x = 405.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.56/19.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.31

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