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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.55, 30.82 and 12.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.55, 30.82 and 12.94 is: 19.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.55 : 30.82 = 12.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.55/30.82 = 12.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.55x = 30.82 × 12.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.55x = 398.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398.81/20.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.41

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