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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.74, 31.02 and 16.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.74, 31.02 and 16.94 is: 25.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.74 : 31.02 = 16.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.74/31.02 = 16.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.74x = 31.02 × 16.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.74x = 525.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.32/20.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.34

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