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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.31, 28.05 and 12.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.31, 28.05 and 12.94 is: 17.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.31 : 28.05 = 12.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.31/28.05 = 12.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.31x = 28.05 × 12.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.31x = 362.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.90/20.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.87

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