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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.21, 30.26 and 13.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.21, 30.26 and 13.43 is: 20.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.21 : 30.26 = 13.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.21/30.26 = 13.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.21x = 30.26 × 13.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.21x = 406.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.17/20.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.10

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