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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.84, 31.43 and 20.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.84, 31.43 and 20.34 is: 30.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.84 : 31.43 = 20.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.84/31.43 = 20.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.84x = 31.43 × 20.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.84x = 639.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639.18/20.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.68

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