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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.47, 30.69 and 6.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.47, 30.69 and 6.94 is: 10.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.47 : 30.69 = 6.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.47/30.69 = 6.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.47x = 30.69 × 6.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.47x = 213.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.05/20.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.41

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