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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.03, 29.94 and 13.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.03, 29.94 and 13.61 is: 20.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.03 : 29.94 = 13.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.03/29.94 = 13.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.03x = 29.94 × 13.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.03x = 407.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407.33/20.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.34

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