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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.05, 30.05 and 13.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.05, 30.05 and 13.29 is: 19.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.05 : 30.05 = 13.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.05/30.05 = 13.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.05x = 30.05 × 13.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.05x = 399.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399.36/20.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.92

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