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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.90, 31.33 and 12.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.90, 31.33 and 12.79 is: 19.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.90 : 31.33 = 12.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.90/31.33 = 12.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.90x = 31.33 × 12.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.90x = 400.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.71/20.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.17

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