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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.90, 31.34 and 7.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.90, 31.34 and 7.38 is: 11.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.90 : 31.34 = 7.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.90/31.34 = 7.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.90x = 31.34 × 7.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.90x = 231.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.31/20.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.07

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