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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.27, 30.38 and 13.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.27, 30.38 and 13.48 is: 20.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.27 : 30.38 = 13.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.27/30.38 = 13.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.27x = 30.38 × 13.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.27x = 409.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.55/20.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.21

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