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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.67, 31.03 and 13.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.67, 31.03 and 13.46 is: 20.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.67 : 31.03 = 13.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.67/31.03 = 13.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.67x = 31.03 × 13.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.67x = 417.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417.71/20.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.21

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