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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.70, 30.96 and 13.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.70, 30.96 and 13.95 is: 20.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.70 : 30.96 = 13.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.70/30.96 = 13.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.70x = 30.96 × 13.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.70x = 431.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431.89/20.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.86

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