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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.54, 30.83 and 13.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.54, 30.83 and 13.78 is: 20.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.54 : 30.83 = 13.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.54/30.83 = 13.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.54x = 30.83 × 13.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.54x = 424.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.93/20.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.69

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