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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.65, 30.93 and 13.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.65, 30.93 and 13.03 is: 19.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.65 : 30.93 = 13.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.65/30.93 = 13.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.65x = 30.93 × 13.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.65x = 403.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403.02/20.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.52

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