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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.91, 31.38 and 8.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.91, 31.38 and 8.89 is: 13.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.91 : 31.38 = 8.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.91/31.38 = 8.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.91x = 31.38 × 8.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.91x = 278.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.97/20.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.34

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