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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.38, 30.60 and 13.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.38, 30.60 and 13.66 is: 20.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.38 : 30.60 = 13.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.38/30.60 = 13.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.38x = 30.60 × 13.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.38x = 418.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418.00/20.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.51

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