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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.79, 30.94 and 20.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.79, 30.94 and 20.39 is: 30.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.79 : 30.94 = 20.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.79/30.94 = 20.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.79x = 30.94 × 20.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.79x = 630.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630.66/20.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.33

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