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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.23, 30.38 and 13.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.23, 30.38 and 13.42 is: 20.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.23 : 30.38 = 13.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.23/30.38 = 13.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.23x = 30.38 × 13.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.23x = 407.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407.87/20.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.16

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