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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.50, 30.74 and 6.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.50, 30.74 and 6.98 is: 10.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.50 : 30.74 = 6.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.50/30.74 = 6.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.50x = 30.74 × 6.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.50x = 214.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.38/20.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.46

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