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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.84, 31.01 and 20.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.84, 31.01 and 20.03 is: 29.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.84 : 31.01 = 20.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.84/31.01 = 20.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.84x = 31.01 × 20.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.84x = 620.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620.88/20.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.80

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