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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.47, 30.70 and 10.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.47, 30.70 and 10.34 is: 15.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.47 : 30.70 = 10.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.47/30.70 = 10.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.47x = 30.70 × 10.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.47x = 317.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.32/20.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.50

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