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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.87, 31.27 and 13.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.87, 31.27 and 13.65 is: 20.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.87 : 31.27 = 13.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.87/31.27 = 13.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.87x = 31.27 × 13.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.87x = 426.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426.88/20.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.45

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