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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.90, 31.33 and 11.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.90, 31.33 and 11.90 is: 17.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.90 : 31.33 = 11.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.90/31.33 = 11.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.90x = 31.33 × 11.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.90x = 372.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372.83/20.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.84

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