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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.45, 30.59 and 13.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.45, 30.59 and 13.69 is: 20.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.45 : 30.59 = 13.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.45/30.59 = 13.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.45x = 30.59 × 13.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.45x = 418.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418.63/20.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.48

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