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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.70, 31.04 and 12.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.70, 31.04 and 12.58 is: 18.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.70 : 31.04 = 12.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.70/31.04 = 12.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.70x = 31.04 × 12.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.70x = 390.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390.48/20.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.86

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