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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.58, 30.69 and 20.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.58, 30.69 and 20.31 is: 30.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.58 : 30.69 = 20.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.58/30.69 = 20.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.58x = 30.69 × 20.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.58x = 623.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623.31/20.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.29

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