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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.90, 31.40 and 20.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.90, 31.40 and 20.58 is: 30.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.90 : 31.40 = 20.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.90/31.40 = 20.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.90x = 31.40 × 20.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.90x = 646.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646.11/20.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.92

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