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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.40, 30.59 and 6.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.40, 30.59 and 6.86 is: 10.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.40 : 30.59 = 6.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.40/30.59 = 6.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.40x = 30.59 × 6.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.40x = 209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209.92/20.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.29

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