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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.90, 31.11 and 20.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.90, 31.11 and 20.54 is: 30.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.90 : 31.11 = 20.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.90/31.11 = 20.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.90x = 31.11 × 20.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.90x = 639.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639.00/20.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.57

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