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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.83, 31.20 and 10.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.83, 31.20 and 10.53 is: 15.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.83 : 31.20 = 10.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.83/31.20 = 10.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.83x = 31.20 × 10.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.83x = 328.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328.54/20.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.77

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