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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.89, 31.34 and 16.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.89, 31.34 and 16.91 is: 25.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.89 : 31.34 = 16.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.89/31.34 = 16.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.89x = 31.34 × 16.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.89x = 529.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529.96/20.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.37

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