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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.91, 31.33 and 13.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.91, 31.33 and 13.30 is: 19.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.91 : 31.33 = 13.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.91/31.33 = 13.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.91x = 31.33 × 13.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.91x = 416.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416.69/20.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.93

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