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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.10, 30.09 and 13.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.10, 30.09 and 13.31 is: 19.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.10 : 30.09 = 13.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.10/30.09 = 13.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.10x = 30.09 × 13.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.10x = 400.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.60/20.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.93

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