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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.93, 31.12 and 20.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.93, 31.12 and 20.39 is: 30.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.93 : 31.12 = 20.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.93/31.12 = 20.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.93x = 31.12 × 20.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.93x = 634.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634.54/20.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.32

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