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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.95, 31.30 and 13.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.95, 31.30 and 13.67 is: 20.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.95 : 31.30 = 13.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.95/31.30 = 13.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.95x = 31.30 × 13.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.95x = 428.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428.01/20.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.43

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