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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.70, 31.17 and 20.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.70, 31.17 and 20.01 is: 30.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.70 : 31.17 = 20.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.70/31.17 = 20.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.70x = 31.17 × 20.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.70x = 623.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623.71/20.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.13

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