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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.53, 30.58 and 20.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.53, 30.58 and 20.13 is: 29.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.53 : 30.58 = 20.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.53/30.58 = 20.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.53x = 30.58 × 20.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.53x = 615.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615.58/20.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.98

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