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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.37, 30.60 and 13.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.37, 30.60 and 13.98 is: 21.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.37 : 30.60 = 13.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.37/30.60 = 13.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.37x = 30.60 × 13.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.37x = 427.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.79/20.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.00

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