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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.48, 30.70 and 6.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.48, 30.70 and 6.94 is: 10.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.48 : 30.70 = 6.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.48/30.70 = 6.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.48x = 30.70 × 6.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.48x = 213.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.11/20.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.41

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