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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20, 30.06 and 13.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20, 30.06 and 13.28 is: 19.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20 : 30.06 = 13.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20/30.06 = 13.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20x = 30.06 × 13.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20x = 399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399.20/20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.96

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