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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.85, 31.31 and 19.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.85, 31.31 and 19.94 is: 29.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.85 : 31.31 = 19.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.85/31.31 = 19.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.85x = 31.31 × 19.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.85x = 624.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.07/20.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.93

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