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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.70, 31.02 and 12.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.70, 31.02 and 12.13 is: 18.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.70 : 31.02 = 12.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.70/31.02 = 12.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.70x = 31.02 × 12.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.70x = 376.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.27/20.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.18

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