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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.89, 31.32 and 12.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.89, 31.32 and 12.34 is: 18.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.89 : 31.32 = 12.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.89/31.32 = 12.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.89x = 31.32 × 12.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.89x = 386.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386.27/20.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.50

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