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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.01, 30.06 and 13.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.01, 30.06 and 13.62 is: 20.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.01 : 30.06 = 13.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.01/30.06 = 13.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.01x = 30.06 × 13.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.01x = 409.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.42/20.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.46

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