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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.84, 31.23 and 9.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.84, 31.23 and 9.42 is: 14.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.84 : 31.23 = 9.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.84/31.23 = 9.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.84x = 31.23 × 9.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.84x = 294.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294.19/20.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.12

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