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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.71, 31.11 and 13.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.71, 31.11 and 13.12 is: 19.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.71 : 31.11 = 13.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.71/31.11 = 13.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.71x = 31.11 × 13.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.71x = 408.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408.16/20.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.71

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