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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.53, 30.76 and 13.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.53, 30.76 and 13.75 is: 20.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.53 : 30.76 = 13.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.53/30.76 = 13.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.53x = 30.76 × 13.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.53x = 422.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.95/20.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.60

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