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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.61, 30.93 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.61, 30.93 and 13.86 is: 20.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.61 : 30.93 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.61/30.93 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.61x = 30.93 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.61x = 428.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428.69/20.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.80

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