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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.27, 30.35 and 13.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.27, 30.35 and 13.49 is: 20.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.27 : 30.35 = 13.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.27/30.35 = 13.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.27x = 30.35 × 13.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.27x = 409.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.42/20.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.20

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