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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.10, 30.15 and 13.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.10, 30.15 and 13.70 is: 20.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.10 : 30.15 = 13.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.10/30.15 = 13.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.10x = 30.15 × 13.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.10x = 413.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413.06/20.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.55

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