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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.34, 30.49 and 13.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.34, 30.49 and 13.12 is: 19.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.34 : 30.49 = 13.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.34/30.49 = 13.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.34x = 30.49 × 13.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.34x = 400.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.07/20.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.67

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