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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.58, 30.85 and 7.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.58, 30.85 and 7.05 is: 10.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.58 : 30.85 = 7.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.58/30.85 = 7.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.58x = 30.85 × 7.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.58x = 217.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.49/20.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.57

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