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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.90, 31.36 and 7.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.90, 31.36 and 7.19 is: 10.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.90 : 31.36 = 7.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.90/31.36 = 7.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.90x = 31.36 × 7.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.90x = 225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225.48/20.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.79

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