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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.43, 30.65 and 6.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.43, 30.65 and 6.90 is: 10.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.43 : 30.65 = 6.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.43/30.65 = 6.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.43x = 30.65 × 6.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.43x = 211.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.49/20.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.35

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