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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.99, 31.41 and 20.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.99, 31.41 and 20.13 is: 30.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.99 : 31.41 = 20.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.99/31.41 = 20.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.99x = 31.41 × 20.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.99x = 632.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632.28/20.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.13

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