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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.86, 31.34 and 20.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.86, 31.34 and 20.07 is: 30.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.86 : 31.34 = 20.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.86/31.34 = 20.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.86x = 31.34 × 20.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.86x = 628.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628.99/20.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.15

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